Better Democracies Than US
@betterdemocracies.bsky.social
This account identifies non-US societies acting more Democratically than the United States. Where possible, rankings under the Economic Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index and the Global State of Democracy Initiative Indices are provided. #HumanRights
Every revelation about how Texas, Missouri, Utah redistricted based on instructions from President Trump, with zero citizen votes, pushes our Democracy Indices closer to those of Syria.
We think we are better. We are not.
Watch our GSoT & DI ratings plummet in 2025.
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We think we are better. We are not.
Watch our GSoT & DI ratings plummet in 2025.
bsky.app/profile/bett...
In Syria's first election 10/5/25 Pres al-Sharaa picked 1/3 of legislature, w/others chosen by subcommittees. No pop vote.
Pres Trump redistricted Texas w/approval of legislators & Gov, no pop vote. Admitted in court 10/4/25 its purpose to gain GOP seats.
GSoD Participation 170 v 8
DI 1.32 v 7.85
Pres Trump redistricted Texas w/approval of legislators & Gov, no pop vote. Admitted in court 10/4/25 its purpose to gain GOP seats.
GSoD Participation 170 v 8
DI 1.32 v 7.85
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Every revelation about how Texas, Missouri, Utah redistricted based on instructions from President Trump, with zero citizen votes, pushes our Democracy Indices closer to those of Syria.
We think we are better. We are not.
Watch our GSoT & DI ratings plummet in 2025.
bsky.app/profile/bett...
We think we are better. We are not.
Watch our GSoT & DI ratings plummet in 2025.
bsky.app/profile/bett...