Once a beacon for democracy and free speech, the US now struggles to live up to its own ideals. From Nepal to Indonesia, a new generation is looking elsewhere for inspiration. https://t.co/WblVV7rEPS ...

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado talks to @MishalHusain about life in hiding, fighting for democracy, and why US military strikes may be “the only way” to oust Nicolás Maduro➡️ Read this weekend's interview here: https://t.co/AksyZm9Osk https://t.co/kq5ORHHByt ...

Once a beacon for democracy and free speech, the US now struggles to live up to its own ideals. From Nepal to Indonesia, a new generation is looking elsewhere for inspiration https://t.co/bBsL75d3HU ...

Democracy is on the ballot November 4th. Republicans want to steal enough seats in Congress to rig the next election and wield unchecked power for two more years. With Prop 50, you can stop Republicans in their tracks. Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide. Return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50. >> We're back with David and Mark. So Mark, that was President Obama's message to California as I played you ...

America’s electoral system may soon have more in common with those adopted in illiberal democracies like Hungary and Singapore https://t.co/2c2kDxsdFt ...

Election Security Concerns - The industry expresses concern over potential subversion of the election system through various means, including manipulating rules, suppressing votes, and overturning election results [4][5] - The industry acknowledges the possibility of deploying troops to American cities, potentially intimidating voters or creating obstacles to voting [7][10][11] - The industry highlights concerns about the perception of widespread interference, even if it doesn't disrupt a significant percentage of voters, as it can affect voter behavior and confidence in the election system [14][15] - The industry recognizes the potential for a federal government overreach, such as seizing voting machines, which could taint the election process and erode trust [20] - The industry worries about the erosion of confidence in the election system to the point where people question the legitimacy of the government [31] Countermeasures and Optimism - The industry emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential threats and escalating threats over the next year [18] - The industry highlights the decentralized nature of the US election system, with over 9,000 voting jurisdictions, making it difficult to disrupt on a large scale [13] - The industry emphasizes the importance of local election officials, state officials, and citizens standing up for the truth, the law, and the Constitution to protect election results [19] - The industry is actively engaging in scenario planning exercises with law enforcement, election officials, and first responders to prepare for various potential threats [22] - The industry stresses the importance of informed local law enforcement and state/local officials committed to upholding the law to protect against federal overreach [25][26]

Importance of Protest in Authoritarian Systems - Protest is crucial for maintaining sanity and exercising rights, which authoritarian leaders aim to suppress [1][2] - Protests challenge the image of authoritarian leaders as all-powerful, highlighting their dependence on others [3][4] - Public pressure through protest can influence companies and institutions to resist authoritarian demands, impacting their reputation and bottom line [7][9][10] Impact on Corporate Behavior - Companies face reputational and financial risks when aligning with authoritarian actions against public interest and American values [10] - Public scrutiny and potential boycotts can deter companies from participating in actions like deportation flights [9] - Corporations should be aware of the potential cost to their reputation when they act against American values [10] Examples of Resistance - The public reaction against Trump's immigration policies in Chicago demonstrates the potential for large-scale community resistance [12] - Maryland's governor faces public accountability regarding contracts with companies involved in controversial activities [11]

Political Commentary - The opinion piece criticizes reports lamenting the end of democracy, suggesting they lack credibility due to past inaction regarding the treatment of Trump by a Democratic administration [1]

Uh there is a reason um that we have Congress funds things and you do not have private companies coming in to this extent and paying for whatever vanity project a president wants. In this case, he has literally taken a wrecking ball to our democracy and then of course engaged in what many of us are concerned about here, which is uh payforplay. And that, as you noted, there's Justice Department cases.He's shown no hesitancy before to get involved in these justice department cases, not only involving companie ...

Political Analysis - The podcast focuses on democracy in America [1] - Discussion includes redistricting frenzy [1] - The Supreme Court's potential impact on the Voting Rights Act is a key topic [1]