Behind America’s reputation as a global beacon of democracy lies a lesser-known legacy of covert and controversial actions.

Those who like to call America a republic often pretend that we are such because we’re not a “direct democracy” (aka a “pure democracy”). A direct democracy is a system in which the ...

As we watch our nation dance to the echo of a Confederate vision of limited human rights, we are reminded of the courage of ...

The legacy of Greek democracy—reflected in history, mythology, theater, and even the Olympic Games—offers timeless lessons ...

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, ...