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Rep. Jerry Nadler condemns political violence and stresses the importance of upholding democratic values to protect the nation's integrity.

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint session of U.S. Congress on July 24, 2024, the nation he leads continues its slide away from democracy.

The 1974 collapse of the far-right junta brought relief – but for some it took years to feel safe

‘The health of our planet hangs in the balance while those entrusted with legislative power prioritise short-term political gain over the well-being of future generations.’

The documentary Join or Die examines the decline of civic engagement in America – and how it has fueled a worsening national crisis

Among other reasons, it's actually supported by a large majority of voters, including most Democrats.

An AI-generated social media video of the Queensland premier dancing posted by his political rivals has led to calls for stronger political advertising laws.

From the United States to France, India and South Africa, this has been the biggest year in the history of democratic voting. Oh, and Russia ‘voted’ too.

One Fox anchor accused Democrats of hypocrisy, saying that Biden dropping out was the real threat to democracy

Political parties are essential institutions of democracy. They facilitate political participation, draw up manifestos for government and in healthy systems, act as stabilising forces. But their principal function is to win elections, and so candidate selection forms a fundamental part of that task.

After protesters occupied parliament, the government did something extraordinary: it hired them, says Demos chief executive Polly Curtis