democracy

New Zealand’s recent budget policy puts the health and well-being of its citizens over economic growth.

Are we witnessing the end of democracy in America?

With the seemingly endless growth of the Democratic primary field, we may suffer from choice overload. The result? In fear of making the wrong choice, we may fail to make any — i.e., don’t vote.

There’s a reason people are “triggered” during voting time.

After a landslide victory, a popular comedian with no political experience becomes Ukraine’s next president. Are comedians really the best leaders?

The recent debate between Slavoj Zizek and Jordan Peterson lived up to the hype.

What happens when a small group gets to decide what is appropriate for everyone?

The real Game of Thrones might be who best leverages the hit HBO show to shape political narratives.

What does the power of the online mob hold for tyranny and conformity?

Polls show that more Americans today define socialism as an ideology of “equality” than one espousing government control of the economy.

Artistic and statistic cartography projects show the U.K. divided like never before.

The 21st century is experiencing an Asianization of politics, business, and culture.

America’s socialists owe a lot to one man, but what did he think about socialism?

The Canadian professor calls for personal responsibility over legislation.

Few realize that the US was once “ruled” by a beloved monarch from San Francisco.

A new study of thousands links right-wing authoritarian attitudes and feeling one’s life is more meaningful.

The plan to stop megacorps from owning superintelligence is already underway.

He’s enflamed conversation about socialism across America.

We keep hearing that Scandinavia has perfected socialism, but is that true?

News doesn’t sell. That’s lethal to journalism – and democracy.

Millennials, engage! It’s the reason you keep losing to baby boomers.

U.S. laws regulating online speech offer broad protections for private companies, but experts worry free expression may be threatened by “better safe than sorry” voluntary censorship.

Think America would never elect a socialist? Think again.

Worryingly, these are not just two random collections of countries, but two blocs with a lot of pre-existing enmity.

There is no one answer. But there are 10.

The Green New Deal is an ambitious attempt to fight climate change, but is it destined to hit the political skids?

Eboo Patel explains how America’s political philosophy broke the democratic mold.

Populism: The “overnight” problem 40 years in the making

The year was fraught to say the least. Riots in the streets, engagement abroad in a long-fought war, and an encroaching sense that the fabric that knits us together is […]

These seven presidents had a window into the future—or were really good guessers.