We speak to Bishop William J. Barber II about conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk’s killing and the right-wing weaponization of his death. Barber says outrage over political violence should ...

On Monday, newly appointed Paramount CEO David Ellison announced that his company had acquired the Free Press, the smirking ...

Upon the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a woman what kind of ...

While there remains room for improvement, particularly in increasing voter turnout, school boards nevertheless exemplify the ...

In a post yesterday, Ned Foley took issue with the essay from Randy Barnett posted yesterday at NYU’s Democracy Project. Here’s an excerpt from Randy’s piece, so readers can understand the context of ...

Eclipses are eclipsing, a full moon is on the wane and we are in the midst of a double portal, folks. As we stand in the potent space between the lunar eclipse on September 7 and the solar eclipse on ...

Views Editor Denise Perez argues free speech must be protected, even for offensive opinions. Otherwise, it risks becoming a ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights.

Most Americans learn as schoolchildren that our country is the greatest democracy in the world. Democracy is part of our national myth and, as such, the pretext for many of our most consequential and ...

Nearly 100 Illinois high schools are part of an initiative to strengthen civics education. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin went to their ...

Democracy has long been viewed as humanity’s crowning political achievement. It is hailed as a system that enshrines human rights, ensures peaceful transfers of power, and gives voice to the masses.

Africa’s democratic gains are eroding, a new report warns, citing neoliberal economics, colonial currencies and leaders clinging to power. The Open Society Foundations’ latest report, ‘Analysis of the ...