The relationship between capitalism and democracy in America isn’t always easy—and it has been that way since 1776. After the American Revolution, no one was more responsible for setting capitalism’s ...

A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.

For the last 10 years, we’ve been hearing that President Donald Trump will preside over the end of democracy in America. In liberal circles, that assertion is often accepted as fact. For many, the ...

The United States has one of the oldest constitutions still in effect, but it can seem hard to find true believers. Republicans claim its principles, but let Trump choose its meaning, abrogating ...

From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about ...

Most Americans learn as schoolchildren that our country is the greatest democracy in the world. Democracy is part of our national myth and, as such, the pretext for many of our most consequential and ...

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Charles Barnes marches through downtown St. Louis carrying an American flag during the 'No Kings' protest on Saturday, June 15, 2025. Demonstrators made their way through downtown demanding the ...

As the federal government has become more autocratic and dismissive of citizen petitions, interest in the petition process has waned. The unprecedented levels of debt incurred by the federal ...

Jefferson Cowie: My nightmare is that fascism comes to America, but it’s marching under the banner of freedom. Applebaum: We talked about the use of violence and intimidation in politics. Stephen ...

The movement to strengthen democracy in America is suffering as a surfeit of advocacy groups is crowding an ecosystem of nonprofits, coalitions, and think tanks.

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