Asking Too Much of Democracy
We tend to have this idea of voters evaluating the evidence put in front of them over the…
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Democracy
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With Liberty and Civic Engagement for Some
Our political participation too closely resembles early America. We can change that.
And Now for Some Good News About America
It's those involved in bettering their own communities who are making America—well, you know.
Democracy and Its (Very Many) Critics
The narrative of our broken democracy doesn't tell the story of the citizens who are trying to fix it.
What’s the Point of Primaries?
The whole idea that we have a right to pick a party's nominees has gotten a bit out of hand.
What the Passover Story Teaches Us About Voting Behavior
Ancient Israelites and modern voters want to know what you've done for them lately.
Making Voting Harder Is a Time-Honored American Tradition
Understanding Oregon's new voter registration law and how big of a departure it is.
How Small-D Democratic Should Our Political Parties Be?
We need to decide how primaries should work in this country before they get completely out of hand and the voters are left out entirely.
Asia Watches as Taiwan’s Democracy Falters
Student protests in one of Asia’s most stable democracies are facing violent police crackdown. The effects could echo throughout the region.