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Democracy

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Oct 18, 2026 · 112 matched data points · 6 unclear/no-match

Overall sentiment

Positive 27% (30)Negative 59% (66)Neutral 14% (16)Unclear 6 no-match

Daily sentiment

Claims (42)

Claims contributing to this aggregate. Confirmed negative claims count as negative impact; confirmed positive claims count as positive impact.

Silicon Valley companies are implementing anti-democratic workplace policies that undermine democratic values.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Silicon ValleyImpact: negativeDate: May 5, 2026 - May 6, 2026Target: Silicon Valley companies implementing anti-democratic workplace policies16 matched entries9 confirmed0 disputed7 neutral4 unclear
Meta's algorithm is accused of favoring Bolsonaro in Brazil's election, leading to a court ruling requiring changes to ensure equal treatment of candidates.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Election fairnessImpact: negativeDate: Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026Target: Meta's algorithmic practices in elections6 matched entries6 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The MAGA movement and the AfD are united in a transnational alliance of extremists working to undermine democratic pluralism.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: MAGA and AfDSub-entity: Far-Right InternationalImpact: negativeDate: Sep 13, 2026Target: MAGA and AfD alliance5 matched entries5 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
An inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's files is expected to restore public faith in Norwegian democracy.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Norwegian DemocracyImpact: positiveDate: Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026Target: An inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's files restoring public faith in Norwegian democracy4 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed3 neutral0 unclear
Free press is essential for the functioning of a democratic society.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Free PressImpact: positiveDate: May 3, 2026 - May 4, 2026Target: The role of free press in maintaining democratic values.4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Silicon Valley billionaires are using their financial power to influence political decisions and undermine democratic processes.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Silicon Valley billionairesImpact: negativeDate: Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026Target: Silicon Valley billionaires' influence on democratic governance4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The potential abolition of the German Freedom of Information Act (IFG) threatens democratic principles and transparency.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Freedom of Information Act (IFG)Impact: negativeDate: Jul 7, 2026Target: The potential abolition of the German Freedom of Information Act (IFG)4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Democracies fail to address wealth inequality because oligarchs actively oppose wealth redistribution efforts.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Wealth RedistributionImpact: negativeDate: May 28, 2026 - May 29, 2026Target: Democracies' failure to address wealth inequality3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Residents of Deir el-Balah in Gaza have participated in elections for the first time since 2006, indicating a desire for political change despite ongoing conflict.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Gaza electionsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 25, 2026Target: Residents of Deir el-Balah in Gaza participating in elections3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The democratic system in Hungary has experienced significant distortions in competition, accountability, and the rule of law despite maintaining formal democratic structures.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: HungaryImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The integrity of Hungary's democratic system3 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The movement against AI data centers is about ensuring regular people have a say in fundamental decisions.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: AI data centersImpact: negativeDate: May 8, 2026 - May 14, 2026Target: The movement against AI data centers3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
AI swarms can hijack democracy by creating fake citizens.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: AI swarmsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: AI swarms can hijack democracy by creating fake citizens.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Budapest serves as a demonstration of democracy within European cities.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: European CitiesSub-entity: BudapestImpact: positiveDate: May 6, 2026Target: Budapest's role as a democratic example2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Citizens should actively participate in reclaiming political power from centralized authority.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Citizen participationImpact: positiveDate: Oct 4, 2026Target: Citizen participation in reclaiming political power from centralized authority2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Civic institutions are essential for empowering citizens to engage with and influence the state effectively.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Civic InstitutionsImpact: positiveDate: May 24, 2026 - May 25, 2026Target: The effectiveness of civic institutions in empowering citizens2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Democratic backsliding refers to the gradual erosion of democratic norms, institutions, and practices in a country.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Democratic BackslidingImpact: negativeDate: Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026Target: Democratic backsliding2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Democratic countries are at risk of transforming into kleptocracies if they do not remain vigilant.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Democratic countriesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 18, 2026Target: Risk of transformation into kleptocracies2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Democratic failure exacerbates climate breakdown and economic injustice.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Democratic FailureImpact: negativeDate: Aug 18, 2026Target: Democratic failure2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Egalitarian, pluralistic democracy in the United States is on the brink of being proven as a viable political system.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Egalitarian, pluralistic democracyImpact: positiveDate: Jul 14, 2026Target: The viability of egalitarian, pluralistic democracy in the United States2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
India's mass voter purge is undermining democratic principles.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: India's mass voter purgeImpact: negativeDate: Oct 16, 2026Target: India's mass voter purge2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
JD Vance and Peter Thiel, who funded Vance's Senate campaign, are now exhibiting authoritarian behavior in government, indicating a shift from libertarianism to fascism.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: JD Vance and Peter ThielImpact: negativeDate: Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026Target: JD Vance and Peter Thiel's alleged authoritarian behavior in government2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Jack Smith asserts that there is an unprecedented attack on the rule of law that poses a significant threat to democratic institutions.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Rule of LawImpact: negativeDate: Jul 3, 2026Target: The claim that there is an unprecedented attack on the rule of law.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Jürgen Habermas's theories on open public discussion significantly contributed to the understanding of democratic decision-making processes.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Jürgen HabermasImpact: positiveDate: May 3, 2026Target: Jürgen Habermas's theories on open public discussion2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Liberal U.S. mayors and European counterparts are forming alliances to counter authoritarianism.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Collaboration between U.S. and European mayorsImpact: positiveDate: May 21, 2026Target: Collaboration between U.S. and European mayors to counter authoritarianism2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
One political party continues to function as an actor in a liberal democracy, whereas the Trump movement and many Republicans do not.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Political PartiesImpact: negativeDate: Apr 28, 2026Target: One political party continues to function as an actor in a liberal democracy, whereas the Trump movement and many Republicans do not.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Silicon Valley oligarchs are funding and supporting a regime that is radicalized against democracy.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Silicon Valley oligarchsImpact: negativeDate: Sep 2, 2026Target: Silicon Valley oligarchs' support for a regime against democracy2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Susan Neiman argues that naming and confronting evil is essential for preserving democracy in an age of demagogues.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Susan NeimanImpact: positiveDate: Oct 19, 2026Target: The necessity of naming and confronting evil to preserve democracy2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The 2025 prosecution and conviction of Jair Bolsonaro for a coup plot tested the resilience of Brazil's democratic institutions.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Brazilian democratic institutionsImpact: positiveDate: Oct 3, 2026Target: The resilience of Brazil's democratic institutions2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The European Parliament is a democratic institution whose decisions reflect the will of elected representatives.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: European ParliamentImpact: positiveDate: May 5, 2026Target: The democratic legitimacy and decision-making process of the European Parliament2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Trumpists' contemplation of despotism poses a threat to the stability and integrity of the U.S. political system.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: U.S. Political SystemImpact: negativeDate: Jun 18, 2026Target: The Trumpists' contemplation of despotism2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The UK-US alliance is considered vital for promoting democracy and economic stability.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Global PartnershipsImpact: positiveDate: May 1, 2026Target: The role of international partnerships in supporting democratic values and economic growth2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The end of the voting rights era has led to an escalating crisis of political representation and legitimacy in the United States.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: American DemocracyImpact: negativeDate: Jun 2, 2026Target: The end of the voting rights era2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The growth of private power in a democracy can undermine the state's authority and threaten its stability.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Private PowerImpact: negativeDate: May 7, 2026Target: The growth of private power in a democracy2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The loss of friends and increased loneliness can lead to a decline in empathy, which threatens democratic values.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Solidarity and EmpathyImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The relationship between social isolation and the erosion of democratic values.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The resurgence of anti-gender and anti-queer movements in Africa threatens democratic values and human rights.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Anti-gender and anti-queer movements in AfricaImpact: negativeDate: May 7, 2026Target: The resurgence of anti-gender and anti-queer movements in Africa2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The right to vote should be recognized as a fundamental right to ensure democratic participation.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Voting RightsImpact: positiveDate: May 2, 2026Target: The right to vote should be recognized as a fundamental right to ensure democratic participation.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The widespread fear that democracy is ending is greatly exaggerated.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Fear of democracy endingImpact: negativeDate: May 20, 2026Target: The fear that democracy is ending2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Trump's financial resources are significantly influencing political processes and undermining democratic principles.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Political Influence of WealthImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Trump's financial resources influencing political processes and undermining democratic principles2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Virginians successfully resisted a corrupt redistricting scheme aimed at rigging the 2026 elections.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: RedistrictingImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The effectiveness of democratic processes in resisting corrupt redistricting efforts.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
White American Christian institutions have become a primary engine behind the country's autocratic slide by endorsing anti-democratic tactics.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: White American ChristianityImpact: negativeDate: Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026Target: White American Christian institutions2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The lack of media focus on political issues threatens the integrity of democratic processes.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: Political DiscourseImpact: negativeDate: Sep 22, 2026Target: Democratic Integrity1 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral1 unclear
The political developments in South Africa and Ethiopia provide valuable lessons for democratic governance.
Parent: DemocracyEntity: South Africa and EthiopiaImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The effectiveness of democratic practices in South Africa and Ethiopia1 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral1 unclear