Former FBI Director James Comey appears in court amid a politically charged indictment that has raised serious concerns about the independence of the Justice Department.
As Trumpism intensifies in 2025, civil society—comprising local organizations, universities, and community groups—is emerging as a powerful, decentralized force to defend democracy from the ground up.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a high-stakes case over Illinois’ mail-in ballot policy, with nationwide implications for how votes are counted after Election Day.
Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson denounces President Trump’s efforts to reshape Smithsonian museums, stating it’s ‘dishonorable’ to stay silent as America’s historical narrative is politicized.
Lima Mayor Rafael López Aliaga held a Charlie Kirk memorial with bused-in attendees to signal loyalty to Trumpism and advance his own political ambitions.
Rafael ‘Porky’ López Aliaga, Lima’s right-wing mayor, is gaining national traction by emulating Donald Trump’s style and policies—positioning himself as a leading candidate for Peru’s next president.
As economic discontent grows, China’s internet censors are silencing citizens who express doubt, despair, or even mild negativity online—turning pessimism into a punishable offense.
A disturbing global pattern shows that as democratic institutions weaken, women face increased harassment, legal restrictions, and violence—especially in places like Serbia.
The National Guard has been deployed in multiple U.S. cities in 2025 under President Trump, sparking debate over its evolving domestic role.
Neil Jacobs has been confirmed as NOAA’s new administrator despite past ethics violations linked to the ‘Sharpiegate’ hurricane forecasting controversy.