The transition to democracy in Venezuela “is not hypothetical; it has already begun”, argues the opposition leader and Nobel laureate. “The fear inside the regime is palpable” https://t.co/QeNeXCtbOM ...

“Venezuela stands on the threshold of freedom,” argues @MariaCorinaYA. The opposition leader and Nobel laureate believes her country is “preparing itself for a democratic reckoning” https://t.co/yD0jgQ6w4D ...

Public Opinion & Political Landscape - American voters are deeply concerned about the state of democracy, rising extremism, and worsening race relations [1] - Approval of the Supreme Court has significantly decreased, dropping 19% [1] - 88% of those polled believe the nation is stronger because of diversity, across the political spectrum [2] - Support for immigration is at an all-time high [2] - There's a rising contempt among Hispanic voters for those perceived as hunting their family members [3] Societal Concerns - 71% of respondents are concerned that artificial intelligence will take jobs away [1] - Concerns about white supremacy are increasing, with more people explicitly identifying it as a major issue [1] - One in four Latinos report experiencing racism, up from 11% previously [1] Geopolitical & Technological Competition - The United States is falling behind China in the field of AI [4] - The US has fallen behind on drones [7] Policy & Governmental Issues - ICE's actions are viewed unfavorably by 56% of respondents, due to perceived violations of rights and freedoms [4] - There are concerns about the government's focus on issues other than the future, such as AI and technological advancement [5] - Research funding to universities, which are engines of innovation, is being reduced [7]

“The transition to democracy is not hypothetical; it has already begun,” argues the opposition leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel peace prize. “The fear inside the regime is palpable” https://t.co/8kzfzQRGxOIllustration: Dan Williams https://t.co/0ZnF4MX3Ni ...

Since the death of the dictator, Spain has become the modern European country that many of its people yearned for. But its democratic institutions are showing signs of decay https://t.co/CtKR47PV0I ...

We are potentially at the end of what has been a couple hundred year run of how we understand ourselves in society. And when you look at the things that precipitated the change, it's usually where the system falls apart and is no longer just able to serve the purposes it it created. So for example, capitalism was meant to solve scarcity, which it has, but it's led [music] to compulsion.and democracy was meant to do freedom of choice, but addiction is now so [music] prevalent, we're slaves to that which surr ...

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Bitcoin is a threat to democracyThen stablecoinsNow, prediction markets is a threat to democracy by manipulating public perceptions.Remember reading FT during the US presidential elections: Biden was totally sane and he would win, they said. https://t.co/POAmHrmagP ...

If you're looking for the strongest and most effective push back on the Trump administration, it's coming from Democratic governors. Folks like Gavin Newsome of California, who has been leading the fight against Republican redistricting efforts ahead of next year's midterm elections. On Friday, the Justice Department announced they will join an existing lawsuit with California Republicans in an effort to block the state's new congressional redistricting plan, which voters overwhelmingly approved just last w ...

The world is watching, watching all of us today. So here's my message to those beyond our borders. America has been tested and we've come out stronger for it.We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday's challenges, but today's and tomorrow's challenges and will lead not merely by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. Those then President Joe Biden in his 2021 inaugural address, emphasizing America's resilience on the global stage. A new book ...