Democrats' Secret Weapon? Thousands of Candidates You've Never Heard Of
The future of our democracy is at stake in this election, and we can't win without young voters.
The Authoritarian Threat Is Real
In its suppression of engaged citizens, Georgia's hybrid authoritarianism mirrors the tried-and-tested illiberal tactics employed by Russia.
Steve Bannon says US is "not a democracy"
Since the events surrounding the 2020 election, some have questioned what to call the system of government in the U.S.—a democracy or a republic.
President Biden, If Democracy is on the Ballot, Act Now to Protect it
President Biden must protect Americans and American democracy from corruption, and to ensure our elections are free and fair.
Gen Z is embracing dictatorships
"The decline of commitments to democracy, especially among young people, keeps me up at night," University of Ottawa academic Joel Westheimer told Newsweek.
Aid for Ukraine Benefits the U.S. in More Ways Than One
As tensions escalate and democracy faces a defining test in Ukraine, it is imperative for the United States to stand firm in its commitment to support this besieged nation.
Will Donald Trump Be America's First Dictator?
It should come as no surprise that former President Donald Trump would pardon insurrectionists, since he has never respected the democratic process.
Colombia's Democracy is Under Threat. Here's Why the World Should Care
In a rapidly changing world where soft power can be garnered through targeted messaging, the outcome of Colombian President Gustavo Petro's power grab matters.
The Light of Democracy Just Turned On in One Central American Nation
When there is a rare opportunity to support a reform-minded leader and a democratic opening, the United States and other democracies should seize it.
On Democracy, We Should Practice at Home What We Preach Abroad
In places like Saudi Arabia, the Soviet Union, Syria, and Eastern Europe we promoted democracy, freedom of conscience, and legal reform.
Pakistan's Democracy Is at Stake—A Call for International Action
Pakistan's actions are alarming, marked by a sharp curtailment of democratic freedoms.
Liberal Elites Against Democracy
Put simply, elites don't want to leave the country's fate in our hands.
If It Wants To Beat MAGA, Democratic Party Has To Dump Sinema, Menendez
Sinema and Menendez are dragging the Democratic Party down, but we don't have to let them.
Why Did It Take So Long for Vladimir Putin to Kill Alexei Navalny?
President Vladimir Putin couldn't murder opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a bullet behind closed doors in the good-old Soviet way—at least not according to Russia's current constitution.
Sen. Tuberville: Trump SCOTUS Case Is a Tale of Two Justice Systems
On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Colorado case where a few activist judges are trying to keep Donald Trump off the ballot.
One Biden message that could be hurting Trump
Polling and early primary results suggest key 2024 voting groups are open to the Biden campaign's message that Donald Trump represents a threat to democracy.
The Dem Delusion That They're Defenders of Democracy Will Cost the Election
Biden and the Democrats still don't understand that a vast number of Americans who aren't thriving under Bidenomics saw the incident at East Palestine as symbolic of the elites' contempt.
Biden Must Keep Defending Democracy Against GOP Hysteria
There's a new conventional wisdom taking shape that the Biden administration has been too focused on Jan. 6 and the defense of democracy as a 2024 strategy.
The Donald Trump dictator myth?
Newsweek spoke to experts who were divided over whether Donald Trump poses a threat to American democracy.
Put the Media Out of Its Misery and End These Sham Primaries
Legacy media keeps getting it wrong. Breathless coverage of a foregone conclusion—the presidential primaries—makes The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, and everyone else look foolish.
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Robert Burns, of the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, writes that "debate isn't just for after-school teams. It can transform classrooms and our society."
Senator Roger Marshall: Joe Biden is the Real Threat to Democracy
Joe Biden wants to make this election about threats to democracy, but it is Joe Biden who is the true threat to democracy.
Nonviolence Is the Only Answer to a Potentially Violent U.S. Election
Following the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol, a global democracy promotion organization called International IDEA added the U.S. to its annual list of backsliding democracies for the first time.
MLK Jr.'s Son Issues Warning to 'Save Democracy'
Martin Luther King III stresses that with the 2024 election voter rights and Black voters are essential to "save democracy"
Map shows why Taiwan is so important to the world
A disruption to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait would seriously damage the global economy, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday.
Donald Trump took "new turn" with "Seal Team Six" claim: senator
Brian Schatz warned "American democracy is at stake" after Trump's attorney said assassinating a political rival could be covered by presidential immunity.
How long will the U.S. have Taiwan's back against China?
Questions over sustained U.S. commitments to Ukraine and Israel are causing jitters in Taiwan, too.
Mary Trump issues dire warning on "significantly greater" threat
"If only the corporate media could find this same sense of urgency," the former president's estranged niece wrote Saturday.
Former Capitol police officer's ominous prediction on future of democracy
After 15 years on the Capitol Police force, Harry Dunn said he's running for Congress to "fight for the Constitution."
On January 6, All That Separated Me From the Rioters Was 30 Seconds
Despite our differences, we can all agree that an insurrectionist does not belong in the White House. Ever.