Political scientist Yogendra Yadav warned that disputes over voter rolls, disenfranchisement claims, hate speech and institutional silence are weakening trust in India’s electoral process, arguing that democracy survives when citizens believe every vote counts equally.

This election is bigger than one seat. It is about stopping Trump’s drift toward authoritarian power and protecting democracy itself. Every supporter must help neighbours, seniors, and busy parents reach the booth. Democracies survive only when citizens show up and vote.

A parody song targeting Nigel Farage claims he accepted £5M from a crypto billionaire and dodged a BBC interview, set to the tune of The Proclaimers, spotlighting questions around funding transparency and public accountability in politics.

Virginia’s warning reaches far beyond one state. Democratic voices increasingly argue that procedural caution and institutional politeness are failing against a movement willing to delegitimize opposition parties. The debate is now about protecting pluralist democracy.

Even under threat of war, large nightly gatherings across Iran reflect how external military pressure often strengthens nationalist resolve instead of weakening it. History repeatedly shows that bombs rarely produce democratic legitimacy; they usually deepen polarization and collective defiance.

It's part of the dementia.

One of the war’s most haunting recordings shows vast crowds in Gaza driven from their homes at gunpoint, watching neighborhoods erased moments later. History will remember not only the destruction itself, but the world watching it unfold in real time.

White supremacist Jake Lang claimed in San Francisco that immigrants are “replacing Americans,” warning children of migrants would take jobs and erase “heritage Americans.” The speech recycled the same xenophobic conspiracy theories long used to justify exclusion and hate.

During a joint appearance in Norway, a journalist noted that Norway ranks #1 on the World Press Freedom Index while India stands at 157. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to take the question, reigniting debate over media freedom and accountability in India.

Public libraries are not charity projects needing annual survival battles. Zohran Mamdani’s budget locks in $31.7 million in permanent funding across NYC’s three library systems, treating knowledge, literacy, and public space as essential democratic infrastructure.

The explosion occurred during the unloading of a gas tanker. Two people were injured. Medics are currently attending to the victims; one of the injured has been transported to the hospital in critical condition. 😿

After seeing our report yesterday, Paul Bowman was on the lookout for copperheads in West Hartford... and low and behold... https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/08/copperhead-sightings-continue-west-hartford/ 

💥The moment a Ruzzian air defense system hits a appartment building in Ryazan.

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51% of Americans live in childcare deserts—areas with little to no licensed care. I'm running to eliminate them by 2030 with federal construction grants and insurance reform. Check out my full childcare plan at www.varelaforcongress.com/childcare

Get ready, Spadina—Harbourfront! Waterfront East Transit will provide service from Union Station to the Port Lands, and help connect our growing waterfront communities to the downtown core. #cdnpoli #MPChiNguyen #SpadinaHarbourfront

The US Constitution is 7,500 words. You could read it in under an hour. He apparently couldn't be bothered. Or more likely can't read. New piece. Trump vs the Constitution. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/austinsi... #Constitution #Trump #Emoluments #WarPowers

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Happy hump day everyone

Vince McMahon "you're fired" green screen

I went live with Yeganeh to talk about what a truly people-powered campaign looks like. We talked about the California we deserve — rooted in affordability, justice, and community. Join the fight: oliverma2026.com

Feminist movements in Cameroon are facing severe climate impacts while building real community-led solutions. As #COP30 unfolds, their voices must lead climate action rooted in justice and dignity

Anne Lore & Richard Harmon: Did their Final Destination Bloodlines death scene throw off fans? Scaradise  FULL Panel: https://youtu.be/Bw5Vs5OUgnk Instagram/Threads: SheFantasyEnt TikTok: therealmsshe Bluesky: thereal-msshe.bsky.social YouTube: SheFantasy-fe7lo #scaradise #finaldestinationbloodlines

Added an "Ads In Progress" window, letting me and everyone else know when mass-ads are rolling. Might make a "Be Right Back" window too so I don't have to swap between OBS and K.R.A.P.S.. ☠️🦴 Also working on a raid event too! 🦴☠️ #gamedev #vtuber #streamer #indiedev #skull #twitch #godot

@Channel4news reports on Putin’s weakening grip on power as Ukraine hits Russia deep in its own territory. Imagine the hold that Putin would have had over Nathan Gill if our security services hadn’t taken him out. Relax - he’s gone. The question is - how credible is it that he was the only one?

*1986* The best 20 seconds of flavor you'll ever experience....

Me after filling him up like a water balloon

Mind you we’ve never seen a video of Joe Biden sleeping.

Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY): What Is It?, Causes and Risk Factors, Common Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications #MaturityOnsetDiabetesoftheYoung #MODY #iprkashmishra #GeneticDisorders #DiabetesAwareness

🚨 Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket just blew up on the pad at Kennedy Space Center while attempting to Static Fire

#TKO doesn't care not understand! #WWE #WWEWrestlemania #Wrestling The very least... the absolute bare minimum, Vince knew the audience! We are live Thursdays at 7pm. HIACTalkRadio.com to listen on your favorite #podcast app TODAY! #Wrestling #ProWrestling

Hezbollah drone takes out Namer APC in Bint Jbeil.

Whenever I can't think of anything to watch on a Saturday evening, I pop A View To A Kill on...and it's always the correct decision. Excuse me while I drive to Sainsbury's and grab a quiche. #AVTAK #JamesBind

More confrontations outside Delaney Hall as ICE goons attack protesters blocking their vehicles. And it looks like someone got hit by the white van. Some folks on the ground said there were detainees in the van. Video clip from Carlos Ramírez Noticias NJ: www.facebook.com/share/v/1HTo...

I got some butter for your hole! AYOOOOOO! Back to Pokemon DLC we go! 🎨 - catsu_nyan

🍁 GOAL | Adonija Ouanda FC Slovacko vs. Banik Ostrava, Chance Liga May 12th, 2026 #CanMNT 🎥Chance Liga

Not since Reconstruction’s demise have reactionaries so brazenly tried to erase African-American representation from Congress. We must elect a majority with the courage to stand against this tide and will us back towards a more perfect union.

Seri Yamaoka’s shoulder injury came from simply landing wrong on a routine dropkick. Just a freak accident. Incredibly unfortunate and frustrating. #山岡聖怜 #pw_mg

Can’t reform this, abolish ICE! #AbolishICEPledge

From emergency response to urgent deliveries, drone operations must be fast, safe and reliable. ✈️ 🎥This video captures the main takeaways from SAFIR-Ready project, highlighting how advanced U-space services can support time-critical missions with real societal impact. #DigitalSky #Uspace

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MLB 2026 @yankees.com 7 @royals.com 0 #ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛꜱᴘʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢᴛʜᴇɴᴇᴡꜱ #sᴇʀɪᴇssᴡᴇᴇᴘ #sʜᴜᴛᴏᴜᴛᴡɪɴ 🤍

Burn Your Sufferings! 🧘‍♂️ The Secret to Ending Mental Worry Sad? Depressed? Overwhelmed? Learn the eN Kriya method to burn through your suffering and recharge your body's natural battery. It’s time to feel alive again. #StressRelief #Mindfulness #Kriya #InnerPeace The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism

PTSD isn’t just flashbacks. Sometimes it’s a body that won’t downshift, a mind stuck on high alert, and a craving for intensity that makes “normal life” feel flat and unbearable. Mark, a Marine vet, knows this terrain. His story is raw, real, and full of hard-won wisdom. #PTSD #VeteranMentalHealth

One of the wildest conclusions in #AEWCollision history saw the Conglomeration and Death Riders... fighting the same enemies? AND NIGEL POPPING PEOPLE! What the hell just happened?

Also there are so many bands/groups we can get into these kinds of kerfuffles about, cause what you know about LeToya and LaTavia?

#andrewhuberman #fypage #podcast #viraltiktok #fypageシ #mind #hubermanlab #success #motivation (2)

IT'S LIVE. S3 E14 with Alison Magee-Barker is out NOW -> hospitality legend, coach, trainer, entrepreneur, and such a joyfully unstoppable person! 👉 Listen now: www.sukany4.com/s3e14-alison... 💬 what's a moment someone told you that you COULDN'T do something, and what did you do about it? 👇

Global FSN Day – Steve Hendrix with the "Global Minute" #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #InternationalAffairs #GlobalSecurity #ForeignAffairs #GlobalMinute #USAID #FSN #LES #Development #GlobalService #PublicDiplomacy

A Ukrainian MiG-29 FULCRUM does a very low fly over. Слава Україні 🇺🇦

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It's almost summer, right? ☀️🌴🌊

#walmart #iran #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/9uzjjsvz

Something to Talk About #ai #congress #video #shorts #girl

One Dead, 780 Detained After PSG Soccer Title Win Sparks Riots in Multiple French Cities. 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #PSG #France #ChampionsLeague #Paris #Riots #ParisSaintGermain #Arsenal #FrenchPolice #WorldNews #BreakingNews #News #Noticias

The Worst Trap in War - Tucker Carlson and Dave Smith #war #politics #fallacy Original timestamp: 00:16:42

Obeležavanje 19 meseci od pada nadstrešnice - 16 minuta tišine u Novom Sadu.

AOEuchi-juku, Shimogo, Fukushima, Japan #Japan #Nippon