Democracy

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Three ways to fix US politics: Reduce big money, end gerrymandering, make it easier to vote.  

Feb 11, 2016 / Ari Berman

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Will Bernie Sanders Redistribute Your Wealth? Will Bernie Sanders Redistribute Your Wealth?

And other pressing questions from this primary season.

Feb 9, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

Senator Pramila Jayapal

Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress

From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.

Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols

Racial Justice Is the Key to Democracy Reform

Racial Justice Is the Key to Democracy Reform Racial Justice Is the Key to Democracy Reform

It is time for progressive advocates to rethink their colorblind approach to civic engagement.

Feb 4, 2016 / Feature / Gara LaMarche

Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Humans of the Iowa Caucus Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Profiles of 21 voters in the days before the caucuses.

Feb 1, 2016 / Photo Essay / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America

How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America

Like the hero of Milton’s great drama Samson Agonistes, we’re blinded by our own hubris. Here’s a way out—one in which the military can help.

Jan 29, 2016 / William Greider

Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti

Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti

American politicians’ rhetoric on Haiti remains woefully disconnected from reality.

Jan 26, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Is the Realist We Should Elect Bernie Sanders Is the Realist We Should Elect

Sanders’s message is clear: Trust yourself. Come together, take back the country and make this nation better. 

Jan 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk

Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk

We all know about Norman Rockwell. But it was Szyk who best conveyed the life-or-death urgency of the struggle against fascism.

Jan 8, 2016 / Allison Claire Chang

Jarosław Kaczyński

Regime Change in Poland, Carried Out From Within Regime Change in Poland, Carried Out From Within

Since taking office in November, the Law and Justice party has abandoned the institutions of liberal democracy in the raw pursuit of power.

Jan 8, 2016 / David Ost

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