This is what the U.S. regime should expect if it enters European territory without consent. Dear Americans: is it worth sending our children into disaster for a criminal MAGA clique? #Europe #Greenland #RuleOfLaw #NoAppeasement #Democracy #InternationalLaw #TransatlanticRelations

Europe must draw a hard line. No more appeasing an authoritarian U.S. regime. Democracy has limits—and those limits are now. Americans, reclaim your republic. Europe will defend its values. #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #Europe #Greenland #NATO #HumanRights #NoAppeasement

@abc @news-abc
We will not accept ICE thugs shooting our nonviolent Minneapolis citizens. Protests continue and after Congress is reset, there will be Impeachment and accountability. #RuleOfLaw #democracy

The following hashtags are trending across South African Mastodon instances:

#ai
#llms
#thenetcasts
#constitutiondaygh
#democracyinaction
#knowyourrights
#civiceducation
#ghanademocracy
#ruleoflaw
#constitutionalliteracy

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After Maduro’s capture, Venezuela enters dangerous uncertainty. Airstrikes, an unelected acting president, silenced citizens, and detained journalists raise hard questions. Regime change without Venezuelan voices risks chaos, not democracy. #Venezuela #Maduro #LatinAmerica #RuleOfLaw
https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/07/venezuela-after-maduro-leadership-of-the-south-american-nation-seems-uncertain/

A Maduro trial will test US justice before the world. At 92, even a respected judge risks turning complexity into controversy. This case needs stamina, clarity, and public confidence while not questions about capacity. #Maduro #Venezuela #RuleOfLaw #USJustice https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/opinion/maduro-judge-hellerstein-age.html

“We saw the Pres🚨—w/o authorization or approval from #Congress, as req by our CON—launch an atk on #Venezuela & voice his intention to ‘run’ the country,” - Rep Delaney, who criticized her R colleagues, accusing them of🚨“allowing Trump to defy the #RuleOfLaw.”

Urging a resp from Cong, “It's time—full stop—for Cong to step up to the plate & stop this Admin's unauthorized & harmful actions.”

Latest call🚨for #impeachment *it'd signal pushback +reveal #corruption...
#USPol
https://time.com/7343574/trump-impeachment-calls-gather-pace-venezuela-fallout/

Among all the disheartening and petty infighting from our national politicians, not willing to give up any of the little power they have and really work together for a last chance to unite us europeans against all #antidemocratic forces in the world, I just noticed this.
I choose to see it as a glimmer of hope for the future of #europe .
@EUCommission

#eu #europeanunion #eucommission #europeunited #democracy #ruleoflaw

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

January 7th marks Constitution Day in Ghana, a day set aside to honor the foundation of our democratic nation. This day celebrates not just a legal document but the collective aspirations, peace, and political stability Ghana has enjoyed under the 1992 Constitution, the bedrock of the Fourth Republic.

However, Constitution Day should be more than a symbolic public holiday. It’s an opportunity for all Ghanaians to engage deeply with the Constitution — understanding their rights and responsibilities, appreciating the rule of law, and reinforcing our commitment to democracy.

This year, with the holiday shifted to Friday, there’s a unique chance for greater public participation through:
- Civic education programs led by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)
- Community forums and school activities focusing on constitutional literacy
- Media discussions highlighting the importance of peaceful political competition and constitutional reforms

Let’s use Constitution Day to reflect on our journey, renew our dedication to democratic values, and recognize that the Constitution belongs to every Ghanaian—not just lawyers or politicians.

Together, we can transform Constitution Day into a meaningful celebration of Ghana’s democracy and future.

#ConstitutionDayGH #DemocracyInAction #KnowYourRights #CivicEducation #GhanaDemocracy #RuleOfLaw #ConstitutionalLiteracy #PeacefulPolitics #NationalRenewal #GhanaForward #SCABPharmacy

#Longterm #structural #issues hobble #Thailand's growth
"Supavud outlined deeply entrenched problems to address for 🇹🇭to move forward.
1. Outdated regulations & laws tt don't support competitiveness;
2. Weak #ruleoflaw, tt diminishes 🇹🇭's credibility;
3. #Corruption tt undermines trust & productivity;
4. Unstable democracy prevent'g creation of open & fair rules, & promot'g market monopolies;
5. Declining public sector efficiency & bloated bureaucracy.. unlinked to results"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3168924/longterm-structural-issues-hobble-thailands-growth

"Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home is behind bars"

Alternate headline: Suspect in kidnapping of President Maduro is...just chilling, I guess

Seriously, stop reporting "crimes" as if they're a real thing anymore.

#USPol #RuleOfLaw

To be clear, the #sanctions levied against former EU Commissioner #Breton serve no purpose other than sending a warning shot to the current holder of the EU #Digital portfolio, EVP #Virkkunen. Caving to these bullying tactics will only make those behind them double down. The #EU must stand firm. #DigitalEU #digitalsovereignty #RuleOfLaw

New York Times Editorial Board: "5 Years After Jan. 6, Lawlessness Has Triumphed"

#GiftLink #USpol #USpolitics #January6th #Trump #Accountability #RuleofLaw

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/opinion/jan-6-anniversary-trump-politics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CVA.Nnsi.UKsmCRNC4Mas&smid=url-share

Could democracy be closer to the edge than believed? Heather Cox Richardson in “January 5, 2026 (Monday)” links Jan. 6 to years of norm-breaking rhetoric, warning how “absolute immunity” could let a president sidestep checks and weaponize power. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-5-2026-monday #DemocracyUnderThreat #RuleOfLaw #January6

RE: https://aus.social/@Gracchus/115846007667995491

#auspol

Text of letter to #ClareONeil:

Urgent Concern: #Australian Government Stance on US Military Action in #Venezuela

Dear Clare,
I am writing to you as a resident of Clayton South and one of your constituents, to express my profound concern regarding the recent military assault by the #UnitedStates on Venezuela and the reported #kidnapping of President Nicolás #Maduro.

This issue is deeply personal to me. Both of my grandfathers served in the Second World War. They did not enlist merely for the sake of conflict; they served to defend the principle that the world should be governed by the #ruleoflaw and the #sovereigntyofnations, rather than the "might is right" doctrine of aggressors.

As a sovereign nation and a member of the #UnitedNations, Venezuela's #territorialintegrity and leadership are protected under #internationallaw. To see a close ally bypass international norms by launching a military assault and abducting a foreign leader to face domestic trial feels like a betrayal of the very world order my grandfathers fought to establish.

I would appreciate a clear response from you on the following:

1. Support for Sovereignty: Do you, as my local representative, support an ally launching a military assault on a sovereign nation and kidnapping its president?

2. Australian Values: Does the Australian Government believe these actions align with our national commitment to a rules-based international order?

3. The ANZAC Legacy: How does the Government reconcile supporting such unilateral actions with the values of justice and sovereignty that generations of Australian service members-including my own family-have sacrificed to protect?

4. Government Position: What steps is the Australian Government taking to advocate for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution that respects international legal standards?

I am a firm believer in the "fair go," and there is nothing "fair" or lawful about the extrajudicial removal of a head of state.

I am concerned that silence or tacit support for these actions undermines our own moral standing on the world stage.

I look forward to hearing your personal views on this matter and learning how the Government intends to respond to this breach of international norms.

Yours sincerely,

It really is a #MustRead #MustWatch #MustListen. Any or all.

Make the time. Be informed of what’s at issue and what’s at stake. #UN #NATO #InternationalLaw #RuleOfLaw #TheUSIsARogueState #Venezuela #Greenland #Canada #JeffreySachs

https://youtu.be/rTCnOD_szRw?si=gBSyuk8uAn0_lGCJ

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/jeffrey-sachs-un-security-council-venezuela

“My Briefing to the UN Security Council Regarding US Aggression Against Venezuela

The issue before the Council is whether any Member State—by force, coercion, or economic strangulation—has the right to determine Venezuela’s political future or to exercise control over its affairs.”

JEFFREY D. SACHS
Jan 05, 2026

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/jeffrey-sachs-un-security-council-venezuela

#UN #Venezuela #USA #Trump #RuleOfLaw #NATO #JeffreySachs

"No, More Wars" #ABlueView🧵1/3

#Venezuela #RuleOfLaw #Hypocrisy

"Trump's airbrushed version of Jan 6 distorts history. See the evidence for yourself. "

NPR does a great job sharing details -

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/04/g-s1-102891/jan-6-archive

@NPR #uspol #jan6 #history #democracy #trump #freedom #liberty #washingtondc #law #ruleoflaw #fascism #antifa