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 ...

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 ...

The Trump administration has made no secret of its desire to upend the Department of Education as it currently functions. It plans to lay off at least half of the department's workforce, more than ...

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 ...

As we watch our democracy being chipped away, it appears there is no one telling Donald Trump, “No.” Every new executive order ramps up the takeover Trump has planned. He is micromanaging the ...

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 ...

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power. Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights. In a message issued today (9 October) marking ...