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Americans recently endured another grueling election season, offering plenty of reminders of just how polarized the U.S. has become.

Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens…

Yoon issues first public remarks at constitutional court hearing into whether he should be stripped of office

With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The last time this many red Maga hats descended on Washington DC, American democracy faced a mortal threat. Four years later, and many believe the same may be true again, writes Richard Hall

Dr. Gail Christopher on the "balance of positive thoughts to trigger positive emotions"

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 46th President, focusing on restoring confidence in America. The ceremony marks a historic moment in American democracy.

Former Vice President Mike Pence attends President Donald Trump's Inauguration, emphasizing democracy and peaceful power transfer. Pence and Trump reunite ...

President Biden continues the tradition of leaving a letter for his predecessor and successor, emphasizing unity and continuity in American democracy.

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”. Not only was the first democracy in the world in Athens, but the word itself comes from the Greek demos (people) and kratos…

Even before Trump, we were on the way to losing our democracy — but we did not pay attention. Now, we have no choice but to attend to it