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Now some say democracy in the US could be giving way to something else entirely: an oligarchy. That’s an alarm former president Joe Biden sounded in his farewell address. Addressing the nation ...

Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders. Lech Wałęsa, former President of ...

despite growing opposition from pro-democracy and rights groups who see it as a threat to the country’s young democracy. Protesters tear down the fence at parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, ...

The House of Lords was thrown into “chaos” after democracy campaigners started chanting and throwing leaflets into the debating chamber. Stunned peers looked on as the protesters shouted ...

The data shows that happiness has direct effects on politics and the economy, with unhappiness leading to political polarization, reduced productivity and ultimately, being a threat for democracy.

In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie ...

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked strong reactions from foreign governments, with the German government describing the development as a “serious setback” for democracy in Turkey.

Life in ancient Greece revolved around city-states, or poleis, each with its own identity. Athens stood as a beacon of democracy and learning, while Sparta was defined by military strength and ...

As President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its attacks on hard-won freedoms, New York leaders face a critical choice: Will we allow assaults on our democracy to undermine our voting system, ...

1. Speak out, clearly and forcefully NU’s leadership, particularly our Board of Trustees and President Michael Schill, must take a public stand against the assaults on democracy. In speeches, op ...

(Courtesy of Bloomsbury) Katherine Stewart's new book, "Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy," digs deep into the push to remake the country. The far-right has ...