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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy
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Former GOP-Appointed Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom and Democracy ‘At Risk’

Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America’s political discourse imperils freedom and democracy. Why It Matters Rhetoric by President Donald Trump, including calls on social media for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against his policies, has triggered urgent warnings from […]

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Bernie Sanders Agrees Democrats Are ‘Threat to Democracy’ on Podcast

Senator Bernie Sanders agreed the Democratic Party is a “threat to democracy” in a new podcast interview, accusing party leaders of rigging primaries, ignoring working-class voters, and instead relying on wealthy donors and out-of-touch consultants. Speaking on an episode of Andrew Schulz’s popular “Flagrant” podcast released Monday, Sanders agreed with co-host Akaash Singh’s claim that […]

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Guards Raise National Flag in Taipei
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Pro-Beijing Chinese Influencers Kicked Out in Test for Small Democracy

A Chinese online influencer was forced to leave Taiwan after authorities revoked her visa, citing videos she had made that called for a military takeover of the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing. Her departure—and the expected removal of two other pro-Beijing influencers—comes as Taiwan adopts a tougher stance amid ongoing pressure from China, but the […]

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