Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy Threatening American Democracy
President Biden warned of a burgeoning oligarchy in the US, citing the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few as a threat to democracy and equal opportunity, echoing historical concerns about the undue influence of the wealthy on politics.
Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy Threatening American Democracy
President Biden warned of a burgeoning oligarchy in the US, citing the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few as a threat to democracy and equal opportunity, echoing historical concerns about the undue influence of the wealthy on politics.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Somber Farewell Address
In a final address, President Biden warned of a rising American oligarchy controlled by a few ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, threatening democracy and fundamental rights; he also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weakening of climate change initiatives.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Somber Farewell Address
In a final address, President Biden warned of a rising American oligarchy controlled by a few ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, threatening democracy and fundamental rights; he also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weakening of climate change initiatives.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Ultra-Wealthy Threat to US Democracy
President Biden's final address warned that the increasing power of America's wealthiest citizens threatens US democracy; this coincides with reports of meetings between tech billionaires and Trump's incoming cabinet, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and power consolidation.
Biden Warns of Ultra-Wealthy Threat to US Democracy
President Biden's final address warned that the increasing power of America's wealthiest citizens threatens US democracy; this coincides with reports of meetings between tech billionaires and Trump's incoming cabinet, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and power consolidation.
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60% Bias Score
Support for Unelected Leaders Among Young Britons Decreasing
A recent poll reveals that 20% of young Britons (18-45) favor an unelected dictator over a democratic leader, a decrease from a 2022 poll showing much higher support for unelected rule among young people; this suggests a possible shift in attitudes towards democracy.
Support for Unelected Leaders Among Young Britons Decreasing
A recent poll reveals that 20% of young Britons (18-45) favor an unelected dictator over a democratic leader, a decrease from a 2022 poll showing much higher support for unelected rule among young people; this suggests a possible shift in attitudes towards democracy.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Arrests Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities arrested ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday following a second attempt, succeeding after clashes with his security detail; this is the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's democratic history and follows Yoon's attempt to impose martial la...
South Korea Arrests Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities arrested ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday following a second attempt, succeeding after clashes with his security detail; this is the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's democratic history and follows Yoon's attempt to impose martial la...
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36% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by María Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by María Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
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52% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell Warning: Oligarchy, Misinformation, and the Future of American Democracy
In a 19-minute farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in America, the dangers of misinformation, and the need for responsible AI development, urging Americans to stay engaged in the democratic process to protect their institutions and ideals.
Biden's Farewell Warning: Oligarchy, Misinformation, and the Future of American Democracy
In a 19-minute farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in America, the dangers of misinformation, and the need for responsible AI development, urging Americans to stay engaged in the democratic process to protect their institutions and ideals.
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44% Bias Score
AKP Expands Use of Trustees to Seize Control of Turkish Municipalities
Turkey's ruling AKP party is expanding its use of trustees (kayyım) to seize control of opposition-run municipalities and their companies, following the detention of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, and a proposed law allowing kayyım appointments to private firms linked to terrorism.
AKP Expands Use of Trustees to Seize Control of Turkish Municipalities
Turkey's ruling AKP party is expanding its use of trustees (kayyım) to seize control of opposition-run municipalities and their companies, following the detention of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, and a proposed law allowing kayyım appointments to private firms linked to terrorism.
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56% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
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52% Bias Score
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
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52% Bias Score
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Warns 'Soul of America' Remains at Stake in Farewell Message
In a farewell message before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that the soul of America remains at stake, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and contrasting his administration's economic successes with his predecessor's claims.
Biden Warns 'Soul of America' Remains at Stake in Farewell Message
In a farewell message before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that the soul of America remains at stake, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and contrasting his administration's economic successes with his predecessor's claims.
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52% Bias Score