When one of the nation’s two political parties no longer believes in the democratic process, what happens to democracy?
Democracy
Outsider parties can have an effect on electoral outcomes aside from being labeled spoilers. But they almost never change the two-party dynamic.
Opinion | Donald Trump | Media | Gerrymandering | Ukraine | 2000 Election | Partisan Divide | Polarization
The decline of civil society has been well-documented, but its political turn poses a unique danger for the U.S.
For a new normal based on democratic principles, we need a vigilant and truly free press.
Despite roadblocks, the “Squad” has pushed progressive legislation, scrutinized the powerful, and changed the conversation around who gets to hold political power.
Opinion | Joe Biden | Greg Abbott | 2020 Election | Brnovich | Arizona | Voter ID | Texas | Georgia | Voting | Republicans | voting rights | Democrats | Krysten Sinema | Donald Trump | Joe Manchin | Supreme Court | Voting Rights Act
Democrats don’t seem too worried about the current Republican war on voting rights. They should be.
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, countless deaf women fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
Instead of insisting on superlatives amidst spiking inequalities and insurgent fascism, we should be striving toward policies that are socially responsible and work to establish decent baselines.
With one political party standing in support of a violent insurrection, we need better solutions than just “reconciliation.”
Analysis | Grassroots Activism | Nonviolence | Donald Trump | United States | U.S. Capitol | Insurrection | Coup
Activists prepared for months, expecting Trump to steal the election. They were right, and he failed.
Not if it sends a message to future presidents.
Fifty years after the civil rights movement, our country remains overwhelmingly segregated and overwhelmingly unjust.
The U.S. finds itself in a different place and time than postwar Germany, but the challenge is similar.
The human “fight or flight” response gives demagogues like Trump a tool for political manipulation. But we could replace oppression with a system of care.
Opinion | Racial Justice | White Nationalism | White Supremacy | Donald Trump | Racism | United States
This country was founded on violence and desecration. If you want it to be better, prove it.
There’s an easy way for Biden to help restart the U.S. economy, invest in infrastructure, and repair environmental damage: Revive the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Organizing around the Census and the election amplified the voice and visibility of Asian Americans in Texas. And visibility is the key to creating belonging in a robust democracy.
Brazilian women are breaking into politics by joining together in collective candidacies, which allow politicians to build stronger coalitions and push for progressive change.
“Strategic discrimination” is a subtle yet pervasive behavior that keeps people from voting for women and people of color.
Federal law enforcement is concerned that the violent opposition to civil rights demonstrations and pandemic safety measures may foreshadow violence on Election Day or soon after. West Virginia officials are downplaying the threat.
“We have every right to do our jobs and represent our communities without fearing for our safety.”
The founders of this nation did many things, but establishing democracy was not one of them. That’s our job.
While keeping people focused on a strong, robust election process is a must, we also must prepare for the worst.
With Trump and Senate Republicans planning to push through a successor to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it’s an open question if American democracy can survive.
It starts with knowing how we actually elect a president, and what your vote really means.
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