In South Korea, Democracy’s Thumping Triumph
These days, it’s largely impossible to talk about democracy without also mentioning how it’s on life support. From…
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Are People Losing Faith in Democracy?
A new analysis of popular opinion in 49 nations shows increasing acceptance of authoritarian rulers. By Tom Jacobs…
How to Save Our Dysfunctional Democracy
A political scientist argues the case for bringing more citizens into the political discussion. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
The United States Is No Longer a Full Democracy
Donald Trump isn’t to blame—but it’s unlikely he’ll be able to repair the damage.
Rebuilding Our Civic Muscles: Maintaining a Democracy Is Never-Ending Work
Three steps you can take today to fight for the things that matter. By Hollie Russon-Gilman (Photo: Chris…
The Toughest Death of 2016: the Democratic Norms That (Used to) Guide Our Political System
We end the year in a dramatically weaker position than we entered it in. By Seth Masket (Photo:…
From Transparency to Democracy
What’s better than openness? Openness coupled with engagement. By Hollie Russon-Gilman & K. Sabeel Rahman (Photo: Laurent Dard/AFP/Getty…
The Ballot Is Too Damned Long
Do any of us really know what we’re even voting for? By Seth Masket D98‚9*(Photo: Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)…
Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America’s and Americans’ understandings of democracy. By Chayenne Polimedio Demonstrators fill…
It’s Time to Think Seriously About Our Democracy
Recent developments, like the rise of Donald Trump, suggest that we shouldn’t take our beloved democratic systems for…