Trump’s administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year’s elections for granted.

Opposition parties, the judiciary, the press, and civil-society groups aren’t destroyed, but over time they lose their life, ...

"Standing up for democracy and standing against authoritarians is a core American value," writes Jason Carter.

Yes, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. But the country has a few attributes that make it more resilient than you might think.

Osita Nwanevu discusses his new book, how our political structure turned up the temperature after Charlie Kirk, and what ...

Blind optimism is not helpful for those Americans who want to save American democracy. But nor is it the case that democracy ...

Democracy in the United States has never been a gift from the powerful. It has always been won, expanded and defended by those forced to live on the margins. And no people have done more to create, ...

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Nwanevu wields ...

Everything from threats to poll workers to the assassination of Charlie Kirk are examples of political violence that threaten democracy, experts say.

Our legal system has painstakingly determined the narrow range of speech that is not legally protected, such as speech that ...

America is deeply divided politically, and the signs are everywhere. A recentQuinnipiac University Poll found that 53% of Americans believe democracy is not currently working, while 41% […] ...

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