"Siempre hacen más ruido las latas vacías que las llenas. Lo mismo ocurre con los cerebros" Truman Capote

Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support "the inhuman treatment of immigrants"

“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.

Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.

Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.

The moment when it becomes most difficult, perhaps even impossible, to tell the truth, is the moment when it is most critically important to tell it. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...

I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left. Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!

Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow. Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025

Can democracy keep pace with a world on the move? @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...

I'm not sure who has to hear this, but it is NOT normal that the government sends the military into its own cities. In fact, in many countries, this has led to mass protests... 🙄

"Trump claims U.S. is the only country that uses mail-in voting. Is that true? In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...

After working on elections for years, I must admit that I never thought of tapping into Putin's wisdom as an expert on electoral integrity. Next up I may start seeking guidance from Netanyahu on international humanitarian law or Bukele on modern prison rehabilitation techniques. 🤔

Helsinki+50: How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy? Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...

What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends? On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.

Five things to remember about war:

"Basé à Stockholm, @internationalidea.bsky.social constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de contestation de la crédibilité du résultat." - @lemonde.fr www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

In improbable places, the demand for democracy and the will to fight for democracy remains strong,” reflects @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General, Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social on @insightmyanmar.bsky.social's #FrontlinesofDemocracy podcast. Listen ➡️ insightmyanmar.org/complete-sho...

📽️ Watch our #IDEA30years anniversary video with Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvx...

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we will host a series of events and activities across different regions and teams to commemorate #IDEA30years of impact & reaffirm our enduring commitment to help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable #DemocracyForAll. ➡️ www.idea.int/news/three-d...

"We have three decades of experience strengthening #DemocracyForAll. And we’re ready for many more." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of @internationalidea.bsky.social Join us as we celebrate #IDEA30years ➡️ www.idea.int/30years-supp... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvx...

Bien jalada la portada de La Nación de hoy. Más con los tiempos que corren. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

2015: “They’re not sending their best” 2025: “Let’s get rid of the best and keep them out”

Uno de los grandes. Cronista gráfico de la injusticia del mundo y de la dignidad humana. Que en paz descanse.

Opinion from the FT's Editorial Board: 'The US and European countries that tout Israel as an ally that shares their values have issued barely a word of condemnation. They should be ashamed of their silence, and stop enabling Netanyahu to act with impunity.' www.ft.com/content/f5fd...

An amazing display of integrity and courage. 👇

I have been staying away from purely political posts but the attack on Wikipedia is more than I can bear. Wikipedia is the most valuable intellectual resource of the internet era. The MAGA crowd is not just against science, it is against knowledge.

This has to be the most brazenly corrupt act in the history of the American presidency. Trump is holding a contest to see who can pay him the most money and the prize is direct access to the president It is literal pay-to-play

Volver a Albert Camus es regresar al sentido común derivado de los valores de libertad y fraternidad que creíamos consagrados y sólidos. En tiempos oscuros, recordar lo obvio es recuperar la luz:

In a country of Columbia Universities, be a Harvard cc: @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @harvard.edu

What we saw today was two jumped up thugs and their bootlicking sychophants laughing at the US Constitution, the supreme court, and the idea that anyone can stop them from doing anything they want www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

For a government that has real trouble recognizing the "sovereign, domestic" authority of Panama over the Canal, of Denmark over Greenland, and of Canada over, well, Canada, this is a surprisingly meek response. 🤔

Today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social will speak at the opening reception of 'Upgrading Local Democracy' in Leipzig, Germany. The event is organized by Eurocities and the city of Leipzig. www.idea.int/events/upgra...

The legal question of when a constitutional crisis has well and truly arisen is not helpful. The ways in which democracy is threatened – for all Americans – must be documented in ways that are accessible and valuable to ordinary people. 📢 New blog by @aehudson.bsky.social 👇 bit.ly/constcrisis-...

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Happening today at #CSW69! 📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll www.idea.int/events/const...

We are seeing today a global backlash against gender equality that aims to reverse the hard-won gains of the past decades. International IDEA will continue working on achieving gender equality as a fundamental step toward a reconciled humanity. #CSW69 ➡️ www.idea.int/speech/state...

Germany did destroy itself almost a century ago. It wasn’t because it took in too many migrants. It was because it fell for arguments uncomfortably close to Vance’s.

There is no #democracy without the strong voices, views and participation of #women. On #IWD2025, learn more about our work in #GenderEquality and #Inclusion and our #DemocracyForAll advocacy campaign. ➡️ www.idea.int/theme/gender...

I thought these guys were free speech absolutists? Maybe Elon Musk & JDVance's memo didn't circulate widely? Because I refuse to believe that simply are a bunch of nihilists and cynics... 🤔

The EU wasn’t formed to screw anyone. Quite the opposite. It was formed to maintain peace, to build respect among our nations, to create free and fair trade, and to strengthen our transatlantic friendship. As simple as that. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Jeff Bezos will be censoring progressive opinions at the Washington Post. He says so himself today. So ditch the Post and support independent journalism: Zeteo.com/subscribe

The postponement of #Ukraine's #elections is legitimate because Ukraine's own constitution dictates that while there is martial law there won't be elections." - @internationalidea.bsky.social's Sam Van der Staak at the @fullfact.org ⬇️ fullfact.org/live/2025/fe...

We'll never forget. Slava Ukraini!

This is the White House official account on X. You can draw your conclusions.

Good to see democracy and the rule of law working in Brazil. apnews.com/article/bols...

This should be the reddest of red lines. This is in the toolkit of every authoritarian regime on the planet. 👇

Our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social was pleased to receive the original ratified Statutes by Luxembourg, delivered by Ambassador Henri Schumacher. Since joining in 2018 & leading as Chair in 2024, Luxembourg has shown a strong commitment to the Institute.

The 2 things that strike me the most about what's happening in the US are: 1) The Democrats' inexplicable silence & meekness; 2) The ability of a private citizen like Musk to take over entire government structures (with private information he can profit from) with no resistance at all. Astonishing!