#democracy

#democracy

Voters possess the power to select candidates, support campaigns, and engage with Congress, emphasizing the importance of active participation in democracy to counter the prevailing atmosphere of fear.

An army of outside statisticians, demographers and computer scientists have joined forces to capture, preserve and share data sets, sometimes clandestinely, ensuring their future availability.

Elections are imperfect reflections of public sentiment, but they are the least worst means to distribute political power. Each vote does count.

The Federal Constitutional Court is seen as the "guardian of Germans' basic rights" and only court to decide on banning a political party.

We had voter impersonation at Kenmare polling station... A Caherciveen man pleaded guilty but avoided a conviction for electoral fraud after he used a polling card, not in his name, that went missing from a vehicle.

Many foundations preaching democracy externally are practicing anti-democratic ideology internally by enforcing top-down decision-making and power consolidation. Funders must shift power to communities.

The first complaint was filed by centrist MP Eric Bothorel, warning of algorithm changes and interferences in management since Elon Musk's acquisition, posing risks to democracy.

Justice Jackson expressed concern over the state of democracy, indicating that it weighs heavily on her mind at night. This reflects ongoing anxiety about political stability and democratic processes.

The survey found that 64% of California voters said they thought American democracy was under attack, and 26% felt our system of government was being tested but not under attack.

I've had a very busy career. Now, I have not worked since 2022, purposely, because I realised I had to stop. I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set.

Liberalism hinges on the belief that language can transparently describe reality, facilitating rational debate on diverse visions for a better society.

In 1938, if you had a dollar and seventy-two cents, you could buy a copy of 'The Rise of American Democracy,' a seven-hundred-page hardcover about the size of a biggish Bible or a Boy Scout handbook.

Black, brown and Indigenous communities have always seen the gap between the ideals of American democracy and the lived reality of exclusion. The contradiction is far from new.

Support for democracy among young people in Europe varies significantly, with only half in France and Spain seeing it as the best government form, while Poland has lower support.

Families of service members are experiencing health emergencies alone, highlighting the sacrifices associated with troop deployment at home. Advocacy groups express concerns over the implications for constitutional rights.

The Executive's bid to vanquish so-called "universal injunctions" is, at bottom, a request for this Court's permission to engage in unlawful behavior. When the Government says "do not allow the lower courts to enjoin executive action universally as a remedy for unconstitutional conduct," what it is truly seeking is an unfettered ability to act without judicial restraint.

Donald Trump has systematically undermined democratic institutions while consolidating power. His actions exemplify a shift towards authoritarianism, mirroring early stages of fascist movements throughout history.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that 76% of Americans perceive democracy as under serious threat, reflecting significant political volatility and division in the country.