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Democracy and Human Rights: Why One Cannot Survive Without the Other!

Democracy is often understood simply as the right to vote, but its real meaning goes much deeper. A democracy becomes meaningful when every individual can live with dignity, expres...

Indian Constitution Continues To Uphold Democracy

This beautiful piece of paper constitute of some very important words like Sovereign, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Living in a democratic count...

Building Governing Machinery for the Next Pro-Democracy Moment

Domestic policy experts offer principles for reinvention meant to inform the work of policymakers, advocates, and governance rebuilders as they redesign federal institutions. The p...

Democracy Or Delusion?

We are being told that democracy is the best form of government, it’s hard for me to admit this.We’re often reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s famous words: “Democracy is of the people,...

Transparency: The Foundation Of Democracy

"A democracy doesn't fail the day people stop voting. It begins to fail the day people stop asking questions."As young citizens, we are often told that voting is our greatest respo...

New International Criminal Court Sanctions and the Threat to U.S. Democracy

The U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court judges and officials are a threat to constitutional rights in the United States. The post New International Criminal Court S...

China and the Rule of Law

In 2012, I visited Hong Kong and Macau. Among the many examples of industrial might, such as shipyards and grandiose buildings like the Hong Kong airport, two of the things that im...

The EU moves forward on expansion – and the rule of law

To join the European Union, countries need to meet governance and anti-corruption standards. As European citizens also keep pushing for these, a new report finds some evidence of p...

Can We Keep Our Democratic Republic Through and After Trump?

Can America protect its democratic republic? Explore the challenges, civic duty, and debate surrounding Trump and democracy. The post Can We Keep Our Democratic Republic Through an...

Rule of Law, RIP

The Senate has empowered the weaponization of federal law enforcement.

Reinvention Blueprint No. 2: Democracy Works When Government Works

America’s civil service, built for a bygone era, urgently needs bold, comprehensive reform to build a government capable of delivering for the 21st century. The post Reinvention Bl...

“Pi pa ni o”:  The Dangers of a Selective Justice System 

The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Equality before the Law A key element of democracy is the rule of law, which necessarily requires obedience...

How Political Science Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Liberal Democracy

An analysis explores how political science’s relationship with liberal democracy has evolved through changing ideas and debates. The post How Political Science Learned to Stop Worr...

As retired US judges, we’re not used to speaking out. But we cannot be silent | Michael P Donnelly and Robert F Orr

We joined a recent bus tour of 30 judges, lawyers and advocates fighting not for any partisan aim, but for the rule of law itselfLast October, US lawyers, judges and rule-of-law ad...

Where is Democracy in Nigeria?

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Th...

What Hungary’s Anti-Corruption Election Can Teach U.S. Democracy Advocates

Hungary's anti-corruption win offers U.S. democracy advocates lessons, but success requires a credible messenger and a concrete plan. The post What Hungary’s Anti-Corruption Electi...

Reinvention Blueprint No. 1: A Government That Works for People

Our democratic institutions are under strain, but one thing must be true if any reform is to take hold: government must deliver, and that delivery must be felt by all people. The...

2026: A Rule Of Law Odyssey

Maybe in several years, we can get it back. The post 2026: A Rule Of Law Odyssey appeared first on Above the Law.

Democracy not an easy matter, president tells anniversary event

President Konstantinos Tassoulas, speaking Friday evening at the Presidential Mansion on the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece, highlighted the challenges...

Temple Law to receive $5M gift for center to study democracy, rule of law

News from the front: Temple Law to receive $5M gift for center to study democracy, rule of lawTemple University – James E. Beasley School of Law has received a commitment of $5 mil...

Lawyers announce drive for rule of law

Say adverse consequences of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments wreak havoc on justice system

Democracy Doesn't Require Truth Police

Democracy and Caeserism

In my 2015 post discussing Joseph Heath’s excellent book Enlightenment 2.0, I had this to say: One of the reasons that I oppose the extension of democratic politics into every aspe...

Can We Save Democracy?

Osita Nwanevu Hélène Landemore’s case for an alternative system of popular government. The post Can We Save Democracy? appeared first on The Nation.