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 ...

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 village ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. There’s been a big misunderstanding. Or worse. The debate over the meaning ...

Professor of History Andrew Donson and the University of Massachusetts History Department held the second and final lecture panel in a series discussing the meaning of democracy in Herter Hall.

Friends, I am committed to updating you here every other week with my reflections on philanthropy, civil society, and democracy in America. Alas, a sprawling and recalcitrant draft has conspired ...

I recently finished reading a wonderful book by historian Jon Meachem entitled “Franklin and Winston - An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship.” This traced the enormously consequential partnership ...