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Since 2013, political violence in America has surged, making public service and activism increasingly dangerous. From assassination attempts to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, attacks ...

The youth-led struggle for democracy in Uganda reflects a broader continental reality: young Africans want better leadership.

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Political science scholars examined worldwide democratic backsliding and emphasized the need to strengthen pro-democracy coalitions during a Wednesday event titled “Global Challenges & Responses to ...

The U.S. Capitol at dawn in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 2025. Reporter Americans across the political spectrum believe democracy is under threat as partisan divisions deepen and politically motivated ...

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Ahead of the July Fourth holiday and the country's 249th birthday, three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Nearly three-quarters ...

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Voting, public debate and media freedoms are fundamental rights in a vibrant democracy. Faced with challenges such as foreign information manipulation, election interference and threats against ...

The early 20th-century American intellectual, sociologist, and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois wrote prolifically about the meaning of race and the democratic ideal. He also thought deeply about ...