Europe’s political elites say democracy is under threat. Their solution? Put Brussels in charge of policing political speech.

Trump has destroyed a global system that mostly benefited the rich and powerful. We need to create something completely different in its wake.

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A new study shows how financial stress can weaken democratic commitment and boost support for authoritarian leaders ...

Some Iranian Americans in Michigan applaud U.S. attacks in Iran, saying they want freedom and democracy in their native land.

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The world’s most theatrical stage Welcome to the Grand Circus If global geopolitics were a TV show, it would be cancelled after the first season for being too unbelievable. Consider the plot: the ...

An initial proposal would have split public speakers into two categories: citizens who wish to address a matter to be considered by the council that evening and those who want to ...

Cuban activist Rosa María Payá appeals directly to Trump for support as Cuba faces rolling blackouts and food shortages amid deepening humanitarian crisis.

Less than half of 18 to 24-year-olds believe democracy is “always preferable” to other forms of government, according to ...

That’s why the institution of the post-presidency has traditionally functioned as a genteel club in which constraints of professional courtesy restrain former presidents from commenting on the work of ...

The president casts himself as the ultimate authority on good and evil — and believes it is his job to enforce it ...