#democratic-accountability

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US politics
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Why America's veneration of the Constitution may ultimately break it

The Constitution's arduous amendment process has driven policy change through executive action and Supreme Court rulings, undermining democratic accountability and hindering constitutional repair.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Bolsonaro's coup conviction: a landmark for Brazilian democracy but this fight isn't over | Editorial

Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election and attempt a coup against Brazil's democracy.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Jair Bolsonaro absent from trial on coup charges, citing health issues

Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest, is accused of leading a failed 2022 coup and faces a historic Supreme Court trial alongside seven collaborators.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Pro-Trump group targets House Dems, including NY pols, resisting tax cuts

Did you see Congresswoman Laura Gillen just voted to let taxes go up by $4 trillion? This is the message we’re sending to the voters.”},{
NYC politics
US news
The Trump administration's actions are increasingly chaotic and dangerous, necessitating independent journalism to hold power accountable.
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