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# Democracy

'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong

Rival pro-democracy and pro-government demonstrations were held in the city today.

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Aug 17th 2019, 5:47 PM

# a costly lesson

Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced?

The history of e-voting in Ireland is a long, winding, costly saga.

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Jun 2nd 2019, 10:00 PM

# Democracy

Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting

Fewer than half of poll respondents thought it was a good idea.

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Jun 1st 2019, 7:01 AM

Voices

Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy

Citizens of some cities will vote on Friday as to whether to introduce a directly elected mayor – the move would boost local government, writes Deiric Ó Broin .

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May 21st 2019, 7:00 AM

# Democracy

Taoiseach says any protests against expected Trump visit 'allowed and welcomed'

Both the Labour party and the Social Democrats have spoken out against Trump’s visit, stating he is “not welcome in Ireland”.

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May 16th 2019, 12:28 PM

# democratic transition

Sudan wants the international community to back its new military rulers

The plea came from its foreign ministry.

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Apr 14th 2019, 2:31 PM

Voices

Opinion: The Venezuelan government must go - it has failed its people and become utterly corrupt

Venezuela, once among the richest countries in Latin-America, now needs food aid. Only free and fair elections can save the country, writes Eamon Stack.

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Mar 7th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Ireland is wrong about Venezuela - US regime change never brings improvement

‘An impressive spin campaign has been waged to create an illusion that all ‘civilised nations’ support regime change in Venezuela – similar to the ‘grand alliance’ which invaded Iraq’, writes Eilis Ryan.

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Feb 9th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Electoral Reform

The Government wants you to tell it how to make voting easier

The Government now intends to reform and modernise the electoral registration process.

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Jan 2nd 2019, 12:37 PM

Voices

Opinion: On either side of the Atlantic, a disregard for verifiable facts has increasingly become the norm

Simon Foy examines politics in the era of Donald Trump, taking in fake news, allegations about Jeremy Corbyn, and the behaviour of Boris Johnson.

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Sep 5th 2018, 7:00 AM

# dictatorship fears

Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay

Offices were ransacked and 30 people were injured as a demonstration turned violent.

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Apr 1st 2017, 3:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you confident the Citizens' Assembly will resolve the issue of abortion?

A recommendation will likely be made before the end of March.

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Dec 18th 2016, 7:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Allow emigrants and young people vote for real democracy

Extending voting rights to emigrants and young people aged 16 and 17 would strengthen, expand and enrich our democratic system, writes James Doorley.

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Nov 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM

# Germany

Angela Merkel has decided to run for a fourth term to 'defend democratic values'

Although she knows re-election will not be a “cakewalk”.

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Nov 20th 2016, 6:17 PM

# CETA

'Hullabaloo over EU's best trade deal in history makes no sense', says Irish MEP

A French-speaking region of Belgium called Wallonia has voted against the trade agreement CETA – and because of this, the deal will most likely not go ahead.

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Oct 26th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Explainer

Why is there a coup happening in Turkey?

Why is this happening? TheJournal.ie takes a look at the background.

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Jul 16th 2016, 12:52 AM

# military takeover

Turkey coup: Military says it has taken over - but thousands take to the street to protest

The military said it has “completely taken over the administration of the country” but President Erdogan has urged people to take to the streets.

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Jul 15th 2016, 9:25 PM

Voices

The Debate Room: Should Britain leave the EU? An Irish perspective

As the referendum on Brexit approaches, we ask two people living in England for their views

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Jun 21st 2016, 7:00 AM

# rock the vote

Here's the great TheJournal.ie guide to voting in an Irish election

Everything you ever wanted to know about voting, but were too afraid to ask…

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Feb 26th 2016, 8:30 AM

# hamocracy

A cute kid just made the perfect election request to a Dublin candidate

‘Just wanted to see if I could get a hamster’.

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Jan 29th 2016, 4:22 PM

Voices

This referendum will be remembered as a victory for equality, democracy and love

This historic vote has served as a catalyst for profound social change by prompting us to think beyond our narrow self-interests and helping us to overcome some of our deepest fears.

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May 24th 2015, 12:00 PM

Voices

Column: So, you've made it into government? Here's how to avoid a democratic revolution

Congratulations, you’ve been elected! Luckily you can avoid living up to any promises you’ve made – just follow this guide.

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Jan 31st 2015, 12:00 PM

# People Power

Vincent Browne set to take 'democracy television' on the road

‘The People’s Debate with Vincent Browne’ will be visiting north county Dublin, Galway, Wicklow and Clare next year.

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Dec 31st 2014, 6:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should we lower the voting age in Ireland?

The Taoiseach has said there will be a referendum on it next year – do you think it’s a good idea?

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Nov 25th 2014, 8:50 AM

Voices

Opinion: Is it any wonder protests turn nasty when they make fools out of those who believe?

Like many, events of last week and last weekend have shaken my certainty in Irish democracy. The wicked go unpunished and the good go unrewarded.

Nov 20th 2014, 8:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Irish Water protests show exactly why we need direct democracy

This week the Government will respond to a recommendation to hold a referendum about placing a citizens’ initiative provision in the Constitution.

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Nov 10th 2014, 7:37 PM

# Umbrella Revolution

Protesters in Hong Kong have retaken their protest camp

Protesters are angry at what they see as China’s interference with Hong Kong’s independence.

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Oct 18th 2014, 9:52 AM

# dark alley

Video of Hong Kong police beating handcuffed protester hikes tensions

Police have begun raiding protest sites and tearing down barricades

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Oct 15th 2014, 9:20 AM

# occupy central

IN PICTURES: Hong Kong protesters battle police to build bamboo barricades

THIS AIN’T OVER.

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Oct 14th 2014, 8:57 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should we scrap 'Budget day'?

We’d still have to pay tax if it existed or not.

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Oct 14th 2014, 9:28 AM

# Pro-democracy

Protests dwindle as Hong Kong goes back to work

Schools have reopened and civil servants have returned to work today.

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Oct 6th 2014, 8:12 AM

# Democracy

Thousands gather for defiant peace rally in Hong Kong

The city’s chief secretary has again urged them to leave.

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Oct 4th 2014, 7:57 PM

Voices

Opinion: The peaceful anarchy of Hong Kong's student protesters is infectious

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests gained a momentum of their own after the catastrophic miscalculation to fire tear gas at peaceful demonstrators.

Oct 1st 2014, 8:00 PM

# Democracy

Dublin set for Hong Kong pro-democracy protest this evening

The protest will take place at 17.30 today outside the GPO on O’Connell Street.

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Oct 1st 2014, 11:47 AM

# Democracy

Hong Kong Occupy leader says protests will spread 'like flowers'

Pro-democracy leaders pleaded with residents to understand why the city has been brought to a standstill.

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Oct 1st 2014, 9:28 AM

# Elections

You could soon be able to vote while on your holidays

There’s nothing like missing a good vote to make you homesick.

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Oct 1st 2014, 6:50 AM

# Umbrella Revolution

Hong Kong protesters batten down ahead of Chinese national holiday

China has condemned the protests as “illegal” but Hong Kong’s leadership has denied speculation that Beijing would send in the army.

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Sep 30th 2014, 8:38 AM

# occupy central

Pro-democracy protesters tear-gassed in Hong Kong

Large parts of the city were shut down by the demonstrations.

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Sep 28th 2014, 1:06 PM

Voices

Opinion: Yes, Scotland has stayed in the UK – but the old union is dead

Despite the defeat for independence, Scotland and the UK will never be the same again – and Ireland’s relationship with its neighbours will change too.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 1:00 PM

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Opinion: 'These human rights abuses have a very real and clear link to Ireland'

Ireland has the potential to make a difference in two situations that have been raising concerns for human rights groups.

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Sep 2nd 2014, 8:30 AM