Take a look at these two articles suggested
by Democracy in Action's in - house blogger Jason Zanon:
Not exact matches
It was committed
by many intellectuals
in the West who noted that the Soviet Union and the
democracies often behaved similarly and therefore their
actions were morally equivalent.
My central claim
in the book is that the «ontological turn'taken
by a number of thinkers of radical or agonist
democracy,
in the belief that reflecting on the essential dynamics of political being would engender a revivified understanding of possibilities for democratic
action, created a particularly influential strand of socially weightless theorising.
To say the least, the Council sees the latest
action by the Delta Forces as the highest act of contempt on our judiciary and a serious threat to our
democracy, which must be nipped
in the bud before they turn into a monster of unexploded political ordinances ready to explode on our faces
in a few years to come if we fail to deal with it collectively as a nation.
«The
action of the @APCNigeria led federal government today
by ordering the police to barricade ICC, venue of PDP Stakeholders meeting is an affront on our hard earn
democracy and a complete reversal of the gains the PDP past government has established
in Nigeria,» it tweeted.
In his goodwill message, the Project Director, European Centre for Electoral Support in Nigeria (ECES), the sponsors of the meeting, David Le Norte, said «ECES is proud to be associated with the main objective of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU - SDGN) programme, which seeks the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through enhancing effective and legitimate democratic institutions achieved by cumulative actions within the five components of the programme.&raqu
In his goodwill message, the Project Director, European Centre for Electoral Support
in Nigeria (ECES), the sponsors of the meeting, David Le Norte, said «ECES is proud to be associated with the main objective of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU - SDGN) programme, which seeks the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through enhancing effective and legitimate democratic institutions achieved by cumulative actions within the five components of the programme.&raqu
in Nigeria (ECES), the sponsors of the meeting, David Le Norte, said «ECES is proud to be associated with the main objective of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance
in Nigeria (EU - SDGN) programme, which seeks the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through enhancing effective and legitimate democratic institutions achieved by cumulative actions within the five components of the programme.&raqu
in Nigeria (EU - SDGN) programme, which seeks the reinforcement of
democracy in Nigeria through enhancing effective and legitimate democratic institutions achieved by cumulative actions within the five components of the programme.&raqu
in Nigeria through enhancing effective and legitimate democratic institutions achieved
by cumulative
actions within the five components of the programme.»
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The mailers are being funded
by Friends of
Democracy, a political
action committee funded
in part
by Soros, the son of liberal billionaire financier George Soros.
In a statement, jointly signed
by Mr. Francis Asong, the Executive Director of Voice Ghana and Nana Kugbeadzor - Bakateyi II, the Chief Executive Officer of Global
Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA), the group stated that the United Nations» International Day of
Democracy is annually held on September 15, to raise public awareness about democracy
Democracy is annually held on September 15, to raise public awareness about
democracy democracy globally.
The nonagerian had
in an earlier interview with SUNDAY PUNCH strongly criticised Tinubu and other governors of the Alliance for
Democracy, a party founded
by Afenifere leaders, alleging that the governors dumped the AD after gaining power and went ahead to form the
Action Congress.
«'' Religious freedom and tolerance are cornerstones of our
democracy, and
in these challenging times, I am heartened
by the New York State Senate's fast and decisive
action to tackle the recent rash of hate crimes
in our state and across the nation.
Ulster People for Justice and
Democracy, inspired by the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, is a grassroots group in Ulster County, NY, building an inclusive, responsive democracy through advocacy, education, and direct politica
Democracy, inspired
by the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, is a grassroots group
in Ulster County, NY, building an inclusive, responsive
democracy through advocacy, education, and direct politica
democracy through advocacy, education, and direct political
action.
Portect Our
Democracy PAC, a political
action committee founded over the summer
by investor / activist Sean Eldridge, husband of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, to work
in coordination with the Cuomo administration on campaign finance reform, is out with its first mailers of the election cycle
in support of Democratic state Senate candidate Cecilia Tkacyzk.
The Knowledge
in Action project - based AP U.S. Government and Politics course includes five key challenges that are tied together
by a course master question: What is the proper role of government
in a
democracy?
In this movement, some researchers saw democracy in action as power devolved from the state to local schools, sometimes culminating in outside stakeholder involvement.147 Many contentions about site - based management, community control of schools, community schools, and school choice were based on democratic and communitarian theory.148 Some researchers and policy makers influenced by economic theory have begun to view the relationship between schools and communities differentl
In this movement, some researchers saw
democracy in action as power devolved from the state to local schools, sometimes culminating in outside stakeholder involvement.147 Many contentions about site - based management, community control of schools, community schools, and school choice were based on democratic and communitarian theory.148 Some researchers and policy makers influenced by economic theory have begun to view the relationship between schools and communities differentl
in action as power devolved from the state to local schools, sometimes culminating
in outside stakeholder involvement.147 Many contentions about site - based management, community control of schools, community schools, and school choice were based on democratic and communitarian theory.148 Some researchers and policy makers influenced by economic theory have begun to view the relationship between schools and communities differentl
in outside stakeholder involvement.147 Many contentions about site - based management, community control of schools, community schools, and school choice were based on democratic and communitarian theory.148 Some researchers and policy makers influenced
by economic theory have begun to view the relationship between schools and communities differently.
From the Journey for Justice and allied protesters
in Chicago locking themselves down
in front of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Office demanding equity for Dyett High students, to a report
by Center for Popular
Democracy,
Action United and Integrity
in Education exposing over $ 30 million
in charter fraud
in Pennsylvania with accompanying
actions, we see clearly that the tide is turning!
The G7 leaders agreed to jointly take a leading role
in international efforts to address pressing issues, such as downside risk for the global economy and challenges to the international order through unilateral
actions, as a group guided
by common values and principles, including freedom,
democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
There's no compelling scientific argument for drastic
action to «decarbonize» the world's economy
By 16 concerned scientists (see end of article) A candidate for public office
in any contemporary
democracy may have to consider what, if anything, to do about «global warming.»
As enthusiasm for deliberative
democracy in liberal societies is «driven
by a perceived distance between the drives and motivations of citizens and the political decisions made
in their name,» live - blogging
in all its informational immediacy may be able to narrow the temporal distance between lawmaker and subject, as the latter is able to instantly respond to the
actions of the former.
Maybe what is new is the
democracy theme, which assumes that everyone has a stake
in the public domain, can be affected
by public stress, and can be part of the solution through personal
action (such as talking about issues
in their social network) and collective
action (
by joining with others to work on change).
The General Assembly, Guided
by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith
in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed
by States
in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples,
in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising,
in particular, their right to development
in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed
in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and
in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control
by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development
in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing
in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed
in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are,
in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of
Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples,
by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing
in mind that nothing
in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised
in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples
in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice,
democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments,
in particular those related to human rights,
in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,
Maybe what is new is the
democracy theme, which assumes that everyone has a stake
in the public domain, can be affected the public stress (Trump supporters included), and can be part of the solution through personal
action (such as talking about issues
in their social network) and collective
action (
by joining with others to work on change).