Everyday acts of solidarity and resistance offer proof that authoritarianism can still be confronted — and beaten.

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Ruth Odinga refutes claims of a family rift, defending her niece Winnie and rejecting narratives of “Oginga versus Odinga” ...

Engaging in civic life may seem like a burden, but it’s our duty as citizens. Active citizenship is essential for our system of government to work. Without it, there is no way we will find the ...

Across headlines and political speeches, we hear constant warnings about the “end” or “collapse” of democracy. The assumption is clear: democracy is a ...

By Sir Mark Boleat Jersey’s current political system does not result in good quality government, reflected in the low level ...

Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that ...

New Hampshire's Democracy Defense Project lost a big-name co-chairman when former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu decided to ...

Tennessee state representative Aftyn Behn says she nearly won a U.S. House special election in December in a very ...

Former Georgia Rep. Stacey Abrams confirmed she will not be looking to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp in this year's election. Here ...

There’s lots of conjecture over The Spokesman-Review selectively publishing ‘pro/con’ letters relating to Mike Baumgartner, Washington’s 5th Congressional District representative. Letters focusing on ...