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New report shows democracy is in decline everywhere—including the United States
Have you been feeling like democracy is in trouble lately? According to this report, you're right.
Why Socrates Was Wrong About Democracy
Many great minds have plenty of bad things to say about democracy, but what about the people who think it is great?
Why the Idea That the World Is in Terminal Decline Is so Dangerous
The one thing both extremes of Left and Right agree on.
The Prince: Why One of the Most Hated Books in History Still Matters
Why is Machiavelli's The Prince still relevant today?
How to See Star Wars For What It Really Is
Science fiction author David Brin analyses the moral within the Star Wars films – and it might not be one that you like.