There has been much talk of late about the institution of American democracy and what it takes to preserve it. This discussion has focused largely on the formal legal basis for democratic institutions ...

What if artificial intelligence could help strengthen democracy instead of threatening it? In this powerful TED Talk, researcher Divya Siddarth explores how technology and democratic systems can ...

A large, peaceful crowd at the Illinois State Capitol shouted that statement, which was also featured on numerous signs during the No Kings protest rally on Saturday, Oct. 18. Although storms were ...

As the “No Kings” rally returns to Austin, Gov. Greg Abbott cites safety concerns. Organizers say the movement is peaceful and focused on protecting democratic rights.

With deep divides and polarization eroding civil discourse, we need the imagination and the skills that artists and designers bring to everything they do.

When a California official visited our high school, we thought she'd push Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting politics. Instead, she got personal.

While there remains room for improvement, particularly in increasing voter turnout, school boards nevertheless exemplify the democratic process at work and offer us hope. School boards can serve as a ...

As the Trump administration threatens them, liberal nonprofits have been quietly preparing to do everything from surrendering 501(c)(3) status to relocating outside the US.

House Democrats on Tuesday were blocked from trying to force a vote on their government funding proposal, just 12 hours before the government shutdown deadline. When the House came into session, they ...

Tracee Guibord and the inflatable male genitalia she brings along are hard to miss at a protest. The 5½-foot-tall inflatable is adorned with handcuffs, a Girl Scouts sash and a fake head of hair meant ...