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The noisy dispute over the meaning of populism is more than just an academic squabble – it’s a crucial argument about what we expect from democracy. politics Article 12 votes
What America can learn from the fall of the Roman republic (Interview with historian Edward Watts about his book "Mortal Republic") politics Article 1850 words, published Jan 1 2019 10 votes
'A cancer on democracy': The battle to end gerrymandering in America politics Article 1390 words 6 votes
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The news is bad in Hungary: "Viktor Orban didn’t like what the press was reporting, so he took it over." politics Article 1062 words 11 votes
The Maldives has another shot at democracy – but it needs help. At last, the violent rule of Abdulla Yameen is over. But the nation has a long way to go if it is to restore trust in its institutions. politics Article 728 words 7 votes
How Cambodia’s prime minister rigged an election politics Article 1067 words, published Aug 14 2018 3 votes
Zimbabwe’s historic elections: A case of leopards not changing their spots politics Article 1051 words 7 votes
Democrat. Dictator. Which path will Thailand's Prayuth Chan-ocha choose? politics Article published Jun 21 2018 6 votes
This town in Mexico threw out their government. Things couldn't be going better Article 304 words 12 votes
Venezuelans who hope for government change face dilemma — to vote or not to vote? politics Article 1343 words 4 votes