In his first book, “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding”, journalist Osita Nwanevu argues that the way out of Trump’s authoritarian morass begins with ...

There has been much talk of late about the institution of American democracy and what it takes to preserve it. This discussion has focused largely on the formal legal basis for democratic institutions ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley delivered a marathon overnight speech in which he railed against President Donald Trump's "grave threats to ...

We’re seeing politicians target civil society, undermine freedom of the press, weaponize the justice system. And no one is ...

It’s important to consider how political satire helps defend democracy in ways that go beyond speaking truth to power.

Speakers at No Kings rallies across the country Saturday drew comparisons between their own efforts to mobilize with those of ...

A drumbeat of hard realities echoed through the halls at this year’s Athens Democracy Forum, where participants noted trends that do not portend well for the form of governance.

When the acceptance of cheating becomes habitual, as it has in North Carolina, the death of democracy ensues. | Opinion ...

President Donald Trump denied being a 'king' after weekend protests, calling demonstrators "whacked out" while Democrats like ...

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

The "No Kings" protests are not a bout hating America, nor are they a simple political disagreement. Democracy is at stake.

His populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized influence on political life in ...