Category: democracy
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Are tech billionaires hijacking our future? This Nobel laureate warns of Big Tech’s stranglehold on AI and democracy
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Should our future be decided by the CEOs of Big Tech? For Nobel laureate in economics Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a handful of billionaires would come at the expense of the public interest. The British-American economist who teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology also stressed that…
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3-in-4 Americans say democracy is on the ballot in November
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About 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of American democracy, though which candidate they think poses the biggest threat depends on their political leanings, according to a new poll. Survey from Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research The study finds…
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Venezuelans Head to Polls in Test of Commitment to Democracy
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business For the first time in more than a decade, Venezuelans feel hopeful about a chance at democracy. Article author: Bloomberg News Andreina Itriago Acosta and Patricia Laya Published on July 28, 2024 • Read for 5 minutes You can save this article by registering for…
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Bitcoin’s Role In Defending Democracy In Nicaragua With Félix Maradiaga
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In 2024 Bitcoin Policy SummitNicaraguan pro-democracy activist Felix Maradiaga shared his insights on the severe challenges facing his country, which is under the authoritarian rule of Daniel Ortega. According to Maradiaga, the people of Nicaragua are losing their freedoms at an alarming rate. “According to the Freedom in the World…
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Bitcoin’s Role In Defending Democracy In Nicaragua With Félix Maradiaga
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In 2024 Bitcoin Policy SummitNicaraguan pro-democracy activist Felix Maradiaga shared his insights on the severe challenges facing his country, which is under the authoritarian rule of Daniel Ortega. According to Maradiaga, the people of Nicaragua are losing their freedoms at an alarming rate. “According to the Freedom in the World…