The Reactionary Bind - Democracy Journal
In 1955, the political theorist Louis Hartz published his classic The Liberal Tradition in America, which set out an influential framework for thinking about American history.Hartz sought to …
The Framers’ Constitution - Democracy Journal
The Framers of the American Constitution were visionaries. They designed our Constitution to endure. They sought not only to address the specific challenges facing the nation during their …
Trump 2.0: Learning the Hard Lessons : Democracy Journal
Donald Trump won. What now? Here at Democracy, that’s the question that hasn't left our minds since November 6. So we asked some of the smartest thinkers and political analysts we know …
Toward a Social Media That Enhances Democracy
Photo illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via AP. Imagine a world where the information environment is a thriving hub of diverse ideas, where information flows freely but responsibly, …
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Margaret B. Kwoka : Democracy Journal
Dec 18, 2024 · is a law professor at Ohio State University and the author of Saving the Freedom of Information Act.
Giving Minor Parties a Chance : Democracy Journal
In January 2020, freshman Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York was asked what role she would want to play as a member of Congress should Joe Biden …
Values-Driven Republicans: They Might Surprise You
A number of Republican elected officials across the country are applying conservative values to complex governance challenges that are not commonly considered right-of-center issues. …
Educating for Democracy: The Case for a New Civics
The ongoing period of democratic backsliding in the United States and around the world, characterized by pernicious polarization, declining trust in democratic institutions, and a …
What’s Next for American Democracy? : Democracy Journal
For all these reasons, we believe Americans who yearn to sustain and enhance effective democratic government must be alert to three possible threat scenarios and ways to address …