Instead of moving forward, the wheel of history has turned back to the 19 th century world of strongmen and power politics, ...

On September 15, the world observes International Day of Democracy 2025, focusing on protecting freedoms, promoting equality, and encouraging people to actively participate in decisions that affect ...

There has been much talk about democracy lately. When we think about democracy’s origins, we automatically point to our 18th-century founding fathers. Yet more than a century before, Adriaen van ...

Professor of History Andrew Donson and the University of Massachusetts History Department held the second and final lecture panel in a series discussing the meaning of democracy in Herter Hall.

Given the tumultuous state of politics in the United States, it’s understandable that many people are asking themselves, “What is democracy?” By definition, democracy is a form of government that ...

Ari explores forms of deliberative democracy around the world that empower citizens. Ari explores the power of deliberative democracy, where citizens are actively involved in decision-making processes ...

As we approach the climax of our presidential campaign with the November general election, we are conscious that history is about to be made that will determine the future of our democracy. Events and ...

John Spencer Camp Professor of Music Neely Bruce led Wesleyan faculty, students, local singers, instrumentalists, and ...

Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. Though it wasn't her idea, Margaret Thatcher's time in power is higher ...