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4 days ago · The Edge of Democracy (2019) Credit: Netflix, Inc. A personal and political documentary about the rise and fall of Brazil’s presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, exploring the fragile state of democracy in Brazil.
1 day ago · Democracy is a concept that resonates deeply with the idea of “rule by the people.”. It’s more than just a system of government—it’s a continuous dialogue involving voting, protesting, and engaging in civic duties. Here delves into the essence of democracy, tracing its roots, principles, and the role each of us plays in sustaining it.
1 day ago · July 5, 2024. Perhaps you’ve heard: Autocracy is on the march. Not just in the obvious places like Russia, China, and North Korea. Democracy has been declining throughout the world for decades, sometimes gradually, sometimes suddenly, but invariably replaced by autocratic tendencies, politicians, and states.
3 days ago · After decades of incremental progress, the number of women serving as head of state or government in 195 countries has declined from a high of 38 in 2023 to 27 today. Women leaders in Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Slovakia, and Scotland have resigned or chosen not to run for reelection.
4 days ago · Mark illuminates the fact that the Constitution is not a set-in-stone document, but eminently open to interpretation, and explains that its interpretation is a direct reflection of the worldviews of the Supreme Court justices. In fact, the whole process of democracy needs to be aligned with a certain level of development in order to deliver.
3 days ago · For Gregg Amore, it’s teaching the younger generation the importance of civic engagement. And for John Suttles and Tina Barton, democracy means ensuring elections work. According to the Merriam ...
4 days ago · By Lee Siegel. Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images) American liberals are howling in indignation over the Supreme Court’s decision to extend immunity to the former president Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to impede the certification of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. They shouldn’t be.
