Democracy Archives - Positive News https://www.positive.news/category/society/democracy/ Good journalism about good things Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Democracy Archives - Positive News https://www.positive.news/category/society/democracy/ 32 32 ‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands https://www.positive.news/society/london-march-for-unity-draws-thousands/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=572817 A major protest saw demonstrators take to the streets of London on Saturday to stand up against hatred, division and racism

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]]> Meet the OAPs (old age protesters) getting arrested for climate activism https://www.positive.news/society/meet-the-oaps-old-age-protesters-getting-arrested-for-climate-activism/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=569488 The boomers spending their golden years getting nicked in the name of ‘intergenerational justice’

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]]> ‘Empowering and healing, people’s assemblies are the future of democracy’ https://www.positive.news/opinion/galvanising-communities-to-confront-the-crises-of-our-age-the-potent-power-of-peoples-assemblies/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:14:23 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=490592 Gully Bujak is convinced that the format can heal divides and create strong, caring communities

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]]> UK election: how to mend politics, according to you https://www.positive.news/society/uk-election-how-to-mend-politics-according-to-you/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:28:08 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485787 As a new government is formed in the UK, Positive News readers share their ideas for restoring faith and integrity in politics

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]]> Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/why-politicians-wellbeing-matters-and-how-to-safeguard-it/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:31:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485081 With many politicians reporting poor mental health, what can be done – to help them and democracy?

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]]> We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics? https://www.positive.news/society/politics/we-want-to-know-what-would-make-you-more-likely-to-engage-with-politics/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:59:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=484144 With trust in politics at a record low, what needs to change? Constructive tweaks or nothing short of a complete overhaul? Tell us


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]]> For the love of: mediation https://www.positive.news/society/for-the-love-of-mediation/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:29:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=478392 Mediation is in the spotlight right now, from the Post Office scandal to its impending integration into the civil justice system. But what is it? And how could it help you?

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]]> Women in the DRC are pushing for land rights, and curbing gender-based violence in the process https://www.positive.news/world/women-in-the-drc-are-pushing-for-land-rights-and-curbing-gender-based-violence-in-the-process/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=475468 For centuries, male land inheritance in the DRC has stymied women’s access to their own livelihoods. In one region, women are pushing back

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]]> ‘I am not a typo’ campaign urges tech giants to correct their autocorrect systems in the name of inclusivity https://www.positive.news/society/i-am-not-a-typo-campaign-autocorrect-inclusivity/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:43:42 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=472878 The I Am Not A Typo campaign is calling on tech giants to ‘correct autocorrect’ in the name of equality

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]]> How man’s best friend is helping rehabilitate inmates in England https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/how-mans-best-friend-is-helping-rehabilitate-inmates-in-prison-england/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:22:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=453238 Prisoners in England are being taught to train assistance dogs, gaining qualifications so they can set up their own businesses upon release

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