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19 hours ago
US news

Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

A UK judge recommends extraditing an Israeli investigator accused of hacking U.S. climate activists at the behest of a lobbying firm.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Michael J. Sandel: Trump isn't stopped by the law, but by politics'

Michael J. Sandel highlights the growing danger of Donald Trump's second presidency, marked by a quest for revenge and testing of presidential limits.
#media-freedom
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Europe politics

In Poland, we know all about fighting illiberal regimes. Here are our lessons for the Trump age | Jarosaw Kuisz and Karolina Wigura

Political harassment in Poland mirrors past communist oppression, showcasing resilience in civil society.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
US news

Fact-checkers face intimidation in Eastern Europe as USAID cuts embolden authoritarian tactics - Poynter

Police raided the offices of Serbian civil society organizations, including Istinomer, allegedly in connection with USAID-related corruption, highlighting threats to independent media.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Europe politics

In Poland, we know all about fighting illiberal regimes. Here are our lessons for the Trump age | Jarosaw Kuisz and Karolina Wigura

Political harassment in Poland mirrors past communist oppression, showcasing resilience in civil society.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
US news

Fact-checkers face intimidation in Eastern Europe as USAID cuts embolden authoritarian tactics - Poynter

Police raided the offices of Serbian civil society organizations, including Istinomer, allegedly in connection with USAID-related corruption, highlighting threats to independent media.
more#media-freedom
#federal-funding
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federal Funding Freeze Could Decimate Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The White House has halted all federal loans and grants pending review, threatening the US nonprofit sector and civil society.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federal Funding Freeze Could Decimate Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The White House has halted all federal loans and grants pending review, threatening the US nonprofit sector and civil society.
more#federal-funding
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Social justice

Two years into Sudan's war, where is its civil society?

Civil society activists in Sudan face violence and arrests while trying to provide humanitarian aid amidst ongoing conflict.
#protests
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Slovakia passes law on NGOs amid criticism DW 04/17/2025

Slovakian lawmakers enacted a law demanding NGOs disclose funding sources, sparking protests over concerns it limits civil society.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pakistan-administered Kashmir repeals protest restrictions after strike

The government withdrew an unpopular ordinance limiting protests in response to widespread public anger and protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Slovakia passes law on NGOs amid criticism DW 04/17/2025

Slovakian lawmakers enacted a law demanding NGOs disclose funding sources, sparking protests over concerns it limits civil society.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pakistan-administered Kashmir repeals protest restrictions after strike

The government withdrew an unpopular ordinance limiting protests in response to widespread public anger and protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
more#protests
#syria
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Opinion | Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief

Syria faces extreme vulnerability post-Assad's ouster with a collapsing economy and limited infrastructure.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Opinion | Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief

Syria faces extreme vulnerability post-Assad's ouster with a collapsing economy and limited infrastructure.
more#syria
#human-rights
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fears for human rights as Peru passes simply brutal' anti-NGO law

Peru's anti-NGO law severely restricts civil society's ability to challenge human rights abuses, threatening access to justice for the vulnerable.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World politics

Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles DW 03/20/2025

Indonesia's parliament revised military law, expanding military roles in civilian life, sparking fears of returning to dictatorship and human rights abuses.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fears for human rights as Peru passes simply brutal' anti-NGO law

Peru's anti-NGO law severely restricts civil society's ability to challenge human rights abuses, threatening access to justice for the vulnerable.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World politics

Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles DW 03/20/2025

Indonesia's parliament revised military law, expanding military roles in civilian life, sparking fears of returning to dictatorship and human rights abuses.
more#human-rights
#fact-checking
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

The International Fact-Checking Network condemns false claims and raid on CRTA in Serbia - Poynter

Serbian authorities' raid on CRTA raises serious concerns about press freedom and civil society in the country.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The International Fact-Checking Network's statement on threats against CRTA in Serbia - Poynter

Recent harassment against CRTA in Serbia threatens independent accountability journalism and the safety of civil society organizations.
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

The International Fact-Checking Network condemns false claims and raid on CRTA in Serbia - Poynter

Serbian authorities' raid on CRTA raises serious concerns about press freedom and civil society in the country.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The International Fact-Checking Network's statement on threats against CRTA in Serbia - Poynter

Recent harassment against CRTA in Serbia threatens independent accountability journalism and the safety of civil society organizations.
more#fact-checking
#democracy
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding

Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party plans to shut down amid increasing pressure and a challenging political landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Europe politics

Slovakia's opposition hopes European vote will put brakes on populist PM

Slovakia's opposition is striving to preserve democracy amidst concerns of eroding rule of law under Prime Minister Fico's government.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding

Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party plans to shut down amid increasing pressure and a challenging political landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Europe politics

Slovakia's opposition hopes European vote will put brakes on populist PM

Slovakia's opposition is striving to preserve democracy amidst concerns of eroding rule of law under Prime Minister Fico's government.
more#democracy
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Even as polarization surges, Americans believe they live in a compassionate country

Compassion is essential for civil society and peacemaking, particularly during challenging political climates.
#russia
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gulag History Museum in Moscow temporarily closed for safety reasons'

The Gulag History Museum's closure reflects ongoing Kremlin efforts to suppress independent historical narratives and civil society in Russia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gulag History Museum in Moscow temporarily closed for safety reasons'

The Gulag History Museum's closure reflects ongoing Kremlin efforts to suppress independent historical narratives and civil society in Russia.
more#russia
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Economic Justice: Why We Must Build a New Common Sense - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Elections in the U.S. are binary and often fail to represent diverse opinions, highlighting a need for electoral reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Lisa Nandy announces plan to restore charities to centre of national life'

Charities must engage in political criticism for democracy to flourish, according to UK officials.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianism

The Nicaraguan government has suppressed over 1,500 nonprofits as part of a broader crackdown on civil society under President Ortega's authoritarian regime.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
France politics

What challenges will Algerian President Tebboune face in his second term?

Abdelmadjid Tebboune's second term faces challenges due to low voter turnout and declining civil society engagement in Algeria.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe politics

The danger of pro-EU' Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans

Support for EU accession in the Western Balkans is declining due to frustration and a shift in civil society sentiment towards anti-EU positions.
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