democratic

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There are good reasons why picking the leader of a nuclear-armed superpower should take longer than 33 days, and I’m not here to promise you that Malta is some sort of democratic utopia.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Opening Computex on Tuesday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said that rising international investment reflects the island's "technological strength, industrial efficiency, and the trust built up in our democratic system".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Rae Huang, a 43-year-old community organizer and democratic socialist, is waging a long-shot campaign for L.A. mayor, focusing on free buses, public housing and police abuse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Dong has been prosecuted by Chinese authorities for his human-rights activism and advocacy of democratic freedoms, according to a 2022 letter by United Nations special rapporteurs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

During those six months, a loyajirga would be held, a grand council of leaders and elders, who would form an interim government to hold power for two years, leading up to democratic elections.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini