Hong Kong arrests test Beijing crackdown on democracy
The Los Angeles Times reports Hong Kong authorities rounded up at least 53 pro democracy figures amid a national security crackdown linked to 2019 protests and primaries. The arrests follow Beijing's law expanding controls, threatening open trials and foreign media monitoring as media outlets exit Hong Kong.
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Trump Hawley and Cruz deserve scorn for attacking democracy
Washington Post columnist George Will condemns Donald Trump and Senators Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz for fueling the January 6 riot. Will calls for high accountability and argues they should be ostracized until constitutional norms are restored.
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Three Viewpoints on the Capitol Attack and U S Democracy
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Bernstein outlines three competing perspectives on the January 6 events. A pessimistic view portrays the GOP as an anti democratic bloc with dangerous implications for future elections. An optimistic view emphasizes institutional resilience and broad Republican repudiation of violence. A third view by Anne Ming frames democratization as ongoing, not backsliding, highlighting deeper historical limits to inclusion and the open public sphere today.
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Gazette invites letters to editor with guidelines
The Medina Gazette outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity and clarity. Include name full address and telephone number for verification, with email as preferred contact.
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