Instead of evaluating the behavior against typical democratic principles like the right to vote; a subtle shift in the definition of democracy happens where it is viewed in a broad, abstract way.

The Biden administration’s goal in organizing a Summit for Democracy isn’t simply about bolstering democracy. It is also about bolstering democracy to sideline a rising non-democratic country ...

But Carter has a point. According to Wikipedia’s simple definition: oligarchy is “a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people.” Having monitored ...

Karl Marx and his sick definition of “democracy” are of no use to us. Refuse toxic media and their lies. Rachel Stovall is an event manager, entertainer and community advocate.

In “Democracy Rules,” Jan-Werner Müller emphasizes uncertainty as an essential part of democracy, alongside the more familiar principles of liberty and equality.

Astra Taylor’s new film “What Is Democracy?” poses the question to thinkers and citizens including Cornel West, Silvia Federici, and Efimia Karakantza.

When democracy is weakened in one part of the world, it sends shockwaves through the hopes of people everywhere who are still fighting to achieve it.

Often when politicians take actions to undermine democracy, they loudly proclaim that their actions are necessary to “save democracy.” It reminds me of the Vietnam-era line about destroying a ...

Since June 23, it has become clear that the definition of the language of democracy that is thrown around in the British media reveals significant ideological clashes.

From an oligarchy to a democracy to a constitutional monarchy, there are many ways government can operate. The government is a representative democracy, meaning citizens vote for their government ...

I have here, from his own hand, his definition of democracy -- and it seems to me still the best definition that could be made. These are the lines: View Full Article in Timesmachine » ...