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Step inside St Mary’s Church, Putney in 1647, where soldiers, radicals, and reformers wrestled with bold, world shaping ideas about rights, representation, and how society should be governed. #democracy #englishcivilwar

On the Record: The Putney Debates
On this episode of On the Record, we step inside St Mary’s Church, Putney in 1647, where many wrestled with bold, world shaping ideas.

I've pestered my Canadian friends about this enough, so I am asking USA and International friends to watch this 3:36 promo for one of the leadership contestants for our "3rd party”: the New Democratic Party.
Leave a reply with your impressions, your comparisons to your own parties or politicians. (there will be a few #Mamdani references I'm sure)
And please boost for reach. Don't worry, I'm not working for any campaigns, though I will be voting in the leadership contest! :)
#Canada #Democracy #DemocraticSocialist #Socialism #Democracy #NDP #Liberal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVy99oiYszY

RE: #DutGemacht #DiDay #SocialMedia #2MR #SaveSocial #Europe #democracy #eurostack #digitalsovereignty

RE: #democracy is currently in a much faster deterioration process than any other democracy in …

Was haltet ihr eigentlich von #DemocracyIntelligence ?
IMHO ist der Monitor
https://democracy-intelligence.de/monitor
aktuell am falschen Platz.
Er müsste do…

"A republic... if you can keep it"
@… I gotchoo bruv
#democracy #voting

France is on its 5th Republic.
Perhaps it is time for serious citizens of the United States of America to start thinking about the successes and failures of the USA’s first republic and start working on a constitution and system of government for the 2nd American Republic.
It could be argued that this is a natural cycle for all democracies. France went back and forth from Republic to Empirical Fascist half a dozen times in 200 years before landing on its fifth iteration in 1958.
Many other countries (Spain, Germany, Austria) have had similar progressions.
#usa #theAmericanFascist #democracy #republic

#love #hungary
#democracy still there
YYYYAAAAYYY

At democracy exchange conference today!
#democracyxchange #dxc26

Dear friends in the #USA,
in case you haven't notices yet: you've lost the status of being a proper #democracy. 😔
Exhibit A from today:

Happy #EuropeDay!
The #EU's wonderful motto is: "United in diversity". That fits perfectly with what the #OpenSocialWeb #OpenSource & the #Fediverse can do: sovereign collaboration to foster technical & social #innovation.
🤝 The #EU & #Fediverse are true social networks.
We are therefore delighted that the @… has prioritised @… over #X, as this is in line with EU's objectives & values!👍 #ThankYou!
#democracy #2MR #DutGemacht #DiDay #SocialMedia

Have Americans decided to depose the “crazy bastard” in the White House yet, or are they still waiting for a pleasant Saturday, possibly after the midterms?
#theCrazyBastard #theAmericanFascist #democracy #WhatTheFuckAreYouWaitingForAmericans

Watch Aya Jaffs’s inspiring talk at the #2MR-Conference online:
»Reclaim the internet for #democracies. How Tech Cooperatives can help«
👉 #freedom sounds like a threat.
Also check out Aya's column »Code & Capital« at @…:
#AyaJaff #Broligarchy #BigTech #OMR #democracy #digitalrights

RE: #SocialMedia!
#Democracy #Media #communication

#2MR
We have uploaded recordings of the keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions:
👉 #PeerTube:
👉 #SpreadTheWord
❓ We hope you enjoyed the event, whether you were there in Hamburg or watched it via livestream. We’d love to hear your #feedback!
#SocialMedia #communication #democracy

Not a Tech Bro.
Excellent.
#amIaTechBro #tech #democracy #autocracy #idiocracy #humanrights #workersrights #AI

Jetzt online: 🙌
Der #2MR-Plattform-Gipfel 🌄 mit @… von @… und @… von #Eurosky:
»Wie können #Fediverse und #Eurosky voneinander profitieren und offene Netze stärken?«
Jetzt anschauen, via #PeerTube:
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🔴 live now:
Together for #2MR
The #Hamburg Declaration – strengthening the Open Social Web with @…, @… and @… #SaveSocial – Networks For #Democracy
#SocialMedia #Mastodon #Fediverse #Eurosky

Good Morning #Canada
On February 28th, 1838, a small band of revolutionaries crossed into Canada from Alburg, Vermont, and immediately declared the independence of Lower Canada (Quebec). An Anglo-Quebecer physician named Dr. Robert Nelson, who was elected general of the insurrectionists and president of the future Canadian republic, distributed copies of a declaration of independence and issued proclamations of new legislation. It's doubtful the newly liberated Canadians had time to read all this as Nelson and his band of 300 men were pushed back across the border in hours, and promptly arrested by the Americans. After his release Nelson tried again in November of the same year only to fail even more spectacularly. A reminder that #Democracy is fragile and has to be protected and defended, even today.
The Dictionary of Canadian Biography gives us an excellent view of Nelson's life and failed rebellions, to be enjoyed over your morning coffee.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/nelson_robert_10E.html

This Vox article is the best explanation I've seen of the "Nightmare Scenario" in the 2026 midterms.
ie. how the Trump Administration would steal and invalidate the election and effectively end democracy in the USA
Archive link: #Democracy #USA #Canada #TheAmericanFascist

🔴 Watch the #2MR session »Media companies and journalists on the Open Social Web« now on #PeerTube:
👉 #podcast #radio #Leipzig)
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presented by: @… from #FollowThemAll ! #IfYouLike !
#Journalism #Journalismus #Rundfunk #Medien #Presse #Press #democracy #Demokratie #SocialWeb #Detektorfm #broadcast

Addicted to the algorithm – New research exposes how #BigTech lobbies to keep us hooked on #SocialMedia
Olivier Hoedeman, @… research and campaign coordinator:
> The addictive design of social media has become a major societal problem with serious impacts on public #health and endangering the future of #democracy.
05.02.2026 #DiDay #ChildProtecion #SocialMediaBan #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA #Meta #Google #Bildung #FediLZ #Demokratie

There is a summit happening in Barcelona, Spain this weekend hosted by PM Sanchez titled "IV In Defense of Democracy". He is hosting leaders of 15 counties including Mexico's Sheinbaum, Brazil's Lula, and South Africa.
They are countering the "illiberal forces" building in the world with a force for democratic values.
No, Carney is not there.
#ElbowsWhatever #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #democracy #progressive

I have a problem with the House of Commons floor crossers, as I think most people do.
But I havent been able to come up with a more palatable alternative or at least a different scenario.
The biggest problem, for me, is the act of poaching. The trickle of MPs.
It gives the impression, falsely or not, that these people needed just a little more time, a little more convincing, a little more... ? to eventually turn on their constituent's choice of party.
What would be more pallatable? How about a group? Rather than a trickle.
People tallk, it is naïve to think it isn't known between individuals who may be thinking of leaving or switching parties.
So if there is more than one with that thought I think it would be better for our democracy if those MPs banded together and made their concerns known privately in their caucus first, then if nothing changes, they communicate to others including the public, and make it clear this is something that could happen en masse.
Then at least it takes away the transactional nature of it and frames it more as a democratic choice, informed by whatever situation is happening and done for the benefit of constituents and Canadians.
How does this change get made? Unfortunately that's the hard part. It would be hard or maybe inappropriate to "legislate".
It would need to be an expectation, a habit, a "norm".
It could happen. Though today, politicians following "norms" seems to be a little out of vogue.
#canPoli #cdnpoli #canada #democracy #houseofcommons
https://halifax.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/13/floor-crossing-raises-questions-on-canadian-voting-stability/

🤩 Now available online: @… ’s wonderful keynote speech at the #2MR festival:
„I have a dream“ – A view of the Open Social Web in 5 years
👉 #Fediverse is the best, most empowering #SocialMedia experience that I have ever had.
About #2MR: #SaveSocial #DiDay # #FOSS #Floss #Mastodon #democracy #digitalindependence #digitalsovereignty #media #danmarkskifter #DigitalRights

We are delighted to welcome our English-speaking guests at #2MR, the new festival for #democracy-strengthening #SocialMedia!!! 🙌
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We look forward to hearing about many best practice examples from a wide range of public #authorities, #companies, #educational institutions, artists, #media, foundations and more.
🔴 Livestream: Monday, 4 May, at 9.30 a.m.
subtitles available!
👉 https://2mr.social/en/home-english/
Program: https://2mr.social/en/program-english/

🔴#2MR live
17.30 – 18.00 next up: #democracy-strenghening #SocialMedia Technologies for Tomorrow
Livestream:
👉 #3QVideo
· host: @… #science communicator at @…
Program:
👉 #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Mastodon #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Tech #CivicTech #fedidev

fyi: A very informative video (FR/EN) by the Court of Justice of the #EuropeanUnion 🇪🇺 @… (#FollowRecommendation):
> Discover how any #citizen or #business can bring a case directly before the General Court:
23/02/2026 #democracy #eu #law #RuleOfLaw

RE: #2MR event for democracy-strengthening #SocialMedia on Monday, 4 May, at 9.30 a.m.– there will be subtitles in English, French and other languages.
🔴 #business #politics #journalism #academia, the #arts and #culture!
#democracy #communication #MayThe4th #MayTheForth #SciComm #science #BigTech #meta

⏰ Only 17 days to go until #2MR conference – the Best Practice Festival for democratic #SocialMedia!
Free registration etc.:
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Very proud and excited to vote in the NDP leadership race today!!
This is not the first time I've voted in a Federal leadership race... more on that later but first, my choices! I considered only voting for two people, but I ended up filling in all 5 choices.
#1: Tanille Johnston @…
#2: Avi Lewis @…
#3: Heather McPherson
#4: Tony McQuail
#5: Rob Ashton
Why?
You might ask why I would publicize my choices. I don’t expect others to of course. It is a privilege and a right in Canada to exercise your democratic choice freely and privately, but I also think there is value in knowing how others voted.
#1 why Tanille? #electoralReform and proportional representation myself, I didn't just want to pick my top two. I wanted to make a statement on each of these candidates an influence each one.
To be blunt, Heather is #3 because she is the middle-of-the-road candidate. She is an excellent representative as MP and has gathered the support of other MPs including my own, but while I would be OK with her leadership, I would see her as a continuation of the status quo, and that is not what the NDP needs as a party, nor is it what Canada needs as a country.
We desperately need a vigorous and clear alternative to the Centre-but-mostly-Right Liberals, and the MAGA-wannabe Conservatives. The only way to do that is to catch the attention of Canadians and inspire them. I am not sure that Heather has the ability to do that, and if we continue with the same leadership crew in the NDP, I am not confident that the policy choices will be strong enough to inspire and attract Canadians.
That is why Tanille and Avi are far better options.
#4 Why Tony:

Tony is the real deal. Honestly, I would have loved to rank him higher. He represents the true life blood of rural, socially progressive, environmentally aware, Canadians. You should go check out his platform. I am so glad that he was able to participate fully in the race and we need his voice in the NDP.
#5 Why not Rob?
I have been an active member in my Union for more than 10 years. Unionism is The Way. Rob is representing a division within the union movement that claims that working people can't have jobs if the environment is put first. This is a lie.
We need union leaders that look to the future and speak honestly to people. We need union leaders who are genuinely progressive, not ready to do the bidding of corporate masters to the benefit of a few.
Working people need honesty, and when an industry is on decline, a clear path to new, excellent, union, jobs!
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #Liberal #CPC #Canada #Democracy #NDP

We are delighted to welcome two new accounts to the #2MR Community #StarterPack:
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and
🔹@…, building open-source, content discovery for decentralized social media
#2MR is a festival for #SocialMedia that strengthens #democracy taking place on 4 May in #Hamburg
👉 #MayTheForth
#Media #Eurosky #Bluesky #Mastodon #Fediverse #Meta #SciComm #DanmarkSkifter