We're in the homestretch of #UPWeek, but there's still time to catch the blog tour! #ReadUP on how Hopkins Press & Project MUSE #TeamUP with Johns Hopkins University on #DemocracyDay!
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November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're in the homestretch of #UPWeek, but there's still time to catch the blog tour! #ReadUP on how Hopkins Press & Project MUSE #TeamUP with Johns Hopkins University on #DemocracyDay!
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A democratic, European, and successful Ukraine shows Russians they can have that too. That is why Putin started the war.
Ukraine’s success can transform the entire European continent. Including Russia & Belarus.
Remarks for the International #DemocracyDay in Brussels⬇️
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Ukraine’s success can transform the entire European continent. Including Russia & Belarus.
Remarks for the International #DemocracyDay in Brussels⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Speech by Commissioner Kubilius for International Day of Democracy Brussels Conference. ”A world turned upside down: Democracy in an age of insecurity”
First, I thank you for organizing this event and for all that you do.\nMany of you work hard every day in a very concrete way. Supporting opposition and media. Keeping the flame of freedom alive in da...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A democratic, European, and successful Ukraine shows Russians they can have that too. That is why Putin started the war.
Ukraine’s success can transform the entire European continent. Including Russia & Belarus.
Remarks for the International #DemocracyDay in Brussels⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Ukraine’s success can transform the entire European continent. Including Russia & Belarus.
Remarks for the International #DemocracyDay in Brussels⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Highlights from the Westminster debate on #DemocracyDay👇
Thank you @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for securing this important debate, and to @richardfoordld.bsky.social @lizzicollinge.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social for making the case for electoral reform.
Thank you @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for securing this important debate, and to @richardfoordld.bsky.social @lizzicollinge.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social for making the case for electoral reform.
September 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Highlights from the Westminster debate on #DemocracyDay👇
Thank you @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for securing this important debate, and to @richardfoordld.bsky.social @lizzicollinge.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social for making the case for electoral reform.
Thank you @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for securing this important debate, and to @richardfoordld.bsky.social @lizzicollinge.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social for making the case for electoral reform.
Freedom of the Press is under attack.
Support the organizations that are defending it.
Freedom of the Press Foundation:
freedom.press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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#DemocracyDay! #FreePress
Support the organizations that are defending it.
Freedom of the Press Foundation:
freedom.press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
www.rcfp.org
#DemocracyDay! #FreePress
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Freedom of the Press is under attack.
Support the organizations that are defending it.
Freedom of the Press Foundation:
freedom.press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
www.rcfp.org
#DemocracyDay! #FreePress
Support the organizations that are defending it.
Freedom of the Press Foundation:
freedom.press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
www.rcfp.org
#DemocracyDay! #FreePress
Trump’s DOGE cuts to USAID & the State Dept — & his failure to implement democracy programs — has emboldened authoritarians. On #DemocracyDay, we’re reminded that leadership means fighting corruption & defending fundamental rights — not adoring dictators as Trump too often does.
September 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trump’s DOGE cuts to USAID & the State Dept — & his failure to implement democracy programs — has emboldened authoritarians. On #DemocracyDay, we’re reminded that leadership means fighting corruption & defending fundamental rights — not adoring dictators as Trump too often does.
President Kim, Provost, deans, former Governor Schwarzenegger + democracy — hear why your voice matters. #DemocracyDay
September 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
President Kim, Provost, deans, former Governor Schwarzenegger + democracy — hear why your voice matters. #DemocracyDay
On #DemocracyDay, a look to the unique reality of the US territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands: millions of citizens and nationals with local governments, constitutions, and voices—yet without full representation in Washington.
Democracy in the US territories, in context - Pasquines
Being a part of the United States, but not represented as a state, ensures the territories’ democracies are unique. The US territories consist of five different islands. These include Puerto Rico,…
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September 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
On #DemocracyDay, a look to the unique reality of the US territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands: millions of citizens and nationals with local governments, constitutions, and voices—yet without full representation in Washington.
"Each dollar spent by a newspaper on investigative reporting can save taxpayers hundreds of dollars by changing public policy and rooting out waste and corruption.”
Victor Pickard,
Democracy Without Journalism?
Confronting the Misinformation Society
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#DemocracyDay
Victor Pickard,
Democracy Without Journalism?
Confronting the Misinformation Society
academic.oup.com/book/35132?l...
#DemocracyDay
Democracy without Journalism?: Confronting the Misinformation Society
Abstract. Democracy without Journalism? is about the ongoing journalism crisis and the policies we need to confront it. It exposes the historical roots, ma
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September 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"Each dollar spent by a newspaper on investigative reporting can save taxpayers hundreds of dollars by changing public policy and rooting out waste and corruption.”
Victor Pickard,
Democracy Without Journalism?
Confronting the Misinformation Society
academic.oup.com/book/35132?l...
#DemocracyDay
Victor Pickard,
Democracy Without Journalism?
Confronting the Misinformation Society
academic.oup.com/book/35132?l...
#DemocracyDay
Bad news for Democracy on #DemocracyDay. The @washingtonpost.com fired columnist @karenattiah.bsky.social for speaking out against hatred and violence in America.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Bad news for Democracy on #DemocracyDay. The @washingtonpost.com fired columnist @karenattiah.bsky.social for speaking out against hatred and violence in America.
The fight for democracy is the fight for people.
At Democracy Forward, we use the law to secure the promise of democracy for all – and we are more prepared today than ever before to push back on anti-democratic attacks in all forms they take.
#DemocracyDay
At Democracy Forward, we use the law to secure the promise of democracy for all – and we are more prepared today than ever before to push back on anti-democratic attacks in all forms they take.
#DemocracyDay
September 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The fight for democracy is the fight for people.
At Democracy Forward, we use the law to secure the promise of democracy for all – and we are more prepared today than ever before to push back on anti-democratic attacks in all forms they take.
#DemocracyDay
At Democracy Forward, we use the law to secure the promise of democracy for all – and we are more prepared today than ever before to push back on anti-democratic attacks in all forms they take.
#DemocracyDay
#US: @SenSanders: Election Day should a be a national holiday so that everyone has the opportunity to #vote. http://www.sanders.senate.gov/democracyday Yes!
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December 3, 2024 at 3:10 AM
#US: @SenSanders: Election Day should a be a national holiday so that everyone has the opportunity to #vote. http://www.sanders.senate.gov/democracyday Yes!
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Local news is essential for democracy.
Good journalism is costly but lack of good journalism is even more so.
On this #DemocracyDay, find a good local news outlet to support.
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Good journalism is costly but lack of good journalism is even more so.
On this #DemocracyDay, find a good local news outlet to support.
tiny.cc/LocalDirectory
#LocalNews #Journalism
September 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Local news is essential for democracy.
Good journalism is costly but lack of good journalism is even more so.
On this #DemocracyDay, find a good local news outlet to support.
tiny.cc/LocalDirectory
#LocalNews #Journalism
Good journalism is costly but lack of good journalism is even more so.
On this #DemocracyDay, find a good local news outlet to support.
tiny.cc/LocalDirectory
#LocalNews #Journalism
Public access to government records is a hallmark of open government yet government institutions in Tennessee routinely make it difficult. "It was like reporting on the Kremlin," says journalist Marc Perrusquia. Deborah Fisher with the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government wrires. #DemocracyDay
Tennessee is getting away with delaying access to public records, sometimes for years • Tennessee Lookout
Democracy Day 2024: Tennessee is getting away with delaying access to public records, sometimes for years.
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September 15, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Public access to government records is a hallmark of open government yet government institutions in Tennessee routinely make it difficult. "It was like reporting on the Kremlin," says journalist Marc Perrusquia. Deborah Fisher with the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government wrires. #DemocracyDay
The Media and Democracy Project is excited to be part of US Democracy Day, a collaborative reporting project working to increase transparency and accountability in local government.
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Participate in U.S. Democracy Day | Sept. 15, 2023
We want to incentivize media coverage through a nationwide journalism collaborative, one day where print, radio, TV, and digital media on the national and local level can come together to report on the threats to democracy that we’re facing.
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September 10, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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Pam Anderson wants to run ‘evidence-based’ elections if elected secretary of statevia @wilsonsarajane #DemocracyDay @CenterCoopMedia
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Pam Anderson wants to run 'evidence-based' elections if elected secretary of state • Colorado Newsline
Former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson is the Republican running to be Colorado's next secretary of state against Jena Griswold.
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December 5, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Pam Anderson wants to run ‘evidence-based’ elections if elected secretary of statevia @wilsonsarajane #DemocracyDay @CenterCoopMedia
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“Democracy is not a spectator sport.” #DemocracyDay 🗳️
Pennsylvania, today is a great day to check your voter registration status and make sure you have a plan to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 election 👉 vote.pa.gov
Pennsylvania, today is a great day to check your voter registration status and make sure you have a plan to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 election 👉 vote.pa.gov
September 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“Democracy is not a spectator sport.” #DemocracyDay 🗳️
Pennsylvania, today is a great day to check your voter registration status and make sure you have a plan to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 election 👉 vote.pa.gov
Pennsylvania, today is a great day to check your voter registration status and make sure you have a plan to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 election 👉 vote.pa.gov
Today (Sept 15th) is #DemocracyDay.
But Stephen Miller today is vowing to use “focused anger” to threaten almost everything we associate with democracy - to go after political opponents.
This is our Reichstag moment, people. 🧵
But Stephen Miller today is vowing to use “focused anger” to threaten almost everything we associate with democracy - to go after political opponents.
This is our Reichstag moment, people. 🧵
Stephen Miller: “We are gonna channel all the anger we have over the organized campaign to led to this assassination to uproot & dismantle these terrorist networks … we are going to use every resource we have at the DOJ, Homeland Security & throughout this govt to dismantle & destroy these networks"
September 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Today (Sept 15th) is #DemocracyDay.
But Stephen Miller today is vowing to use “focused anger” to threaten almost everything we associate with democracy - to go after political opponents.
This is our Reichstag moment, people. 🧵
But Stephen Miller today is vowing to use “focused anger” to threaten almost everything we associate with democracy - to go after political opponents.
This is our Reichstag moment, people. 🧵
The Mississippi Free Press delivers nonpartisan reporting that holds leaders accountable and uplifts community voices. You can double your impact right now. Supporters will match every donation up to $1,500. Give boldly. Share widely. buff.ly/lnk0x53 #democracyday
September 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Mississippi Free Press delivers nonpartisan reporting that holds leaders accountable and uplifts community voices. You can double your impact right now. Supporters will match every donation up to $1,500. Give boldly. Share widely. buff.ly/lnk0x53 #democracyday
Happy #DemocracyDay!
We have so much to do, to make democracy work. At @PeoplePowrd we’re excited to support diverse strategies and partners with one big mission: Expand people’s power to make government decisions.
peoplepowered.org
We have so much to do, to make democracy work. At @PeoplePowrd we’re excited to support diverse strategies and partners with one big mission: Expand people’s power to make government decisions.
peoplepowered.org
People Powered - Global Hub for Participatory Democracy
We expand people’s power to shape public policy, by helping organizations and governments build participatory democracy around the world.
www.peoplepowered.org
January 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Happy #DemocracyDay!
We have so much to do, to make democracy work. At @PeoplePowrd we’re excited to support diverse strategies and partners with one big mission: Expand people’s power to make government decisions.
peoplepowered.org
We have so much to do, to make democracy work. At @PeoplePowrd we’re excited to support diverse strategies and partners with one big mission: Expand people’s power to make government decisions.
peoplepowered.org
President Tinubu ‘Falls Down Completely’ Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo
President Tinubu 'Falls Down Completely' Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Bola #DemocracyDay #EagleSquare #June12 #Tinubu All May Not Be Well Health Wise With Nigeria…
President Tinubu 'Falls Down Completely' Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Bola #DemocracyDay #EagleSquare #June12 #Tinubu All May Not Be Well Health Wise With Nigeria…
President Tinubu ‘Falls Down Completely’ Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo
President Tinubu 'Falls Down Completely' Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Bola #DemocracyDay #EagleSquare #June12 #Tinubu All May Not Be Well Health Wise With Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu As He Fell Down Completely...
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September 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
President Tinubu ‘Falls Down Completely’ Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo
President Tinubu 'Falls Down Completely' Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Bola #DemocracyDay #EagleSquare #June12 #Tinubu All May Not Be Well Health Wise With Nigeria…
President Tinubu 'Falls Down Completely' Walking Up To Review Democracy Day Parades ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Bola #DemocracyDay #EagleSquare #June12 #Tinubu All May Not Be Well Health Wise With Nigeria…
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿 Today and every day, we teach, we mobilise, and we organise for #democracy all around the 🌏
Happy #DemocracyDay!
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Happy #DemocracyDay!
@daveswords.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿 Today and every day, we teach, we mobilise, and we organise for #democracy all around the 🌏
Happy #DemocracyDay!
@daveswords.bsky.social
Happy #DemocracyDay!
@daveswords.bsky.social