Africa’s democratic gains are eroding, a new report warns, citing neoliberal economics, colonial currencies and leaders clinging to power. The Open Society Foundations’ latest report, ‘Analysis of the ...

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday pushed back against a 50% tariff on Brazilian imported goods to the United States, arguing that it was “political” and ...

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday pushed back against a 50% tariff on Brazilian imported goods to the United States, arguing that it was “political” and ...

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power. Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic ...

We find ourselves living in times of moral ambiguity. When a political party that marched in the streets chanting the Marxist mantra, "Pigs in a blanket, fry them like bacon," is now lecturing us ...

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel is no defender of democracy. At least he turned down the title when a reporter suggested he might be. State GOP preps for 2026 election season; Stefanik at center of efforts ...

World leaders warned of the harms of politically motivated violence after the murder of right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk, a Donald Trump ally. Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at ...

For 237 years, America’s Constitution has guided our country and defined us as a Nation of laws. When our democracy is tested, we draw strength from the Constitution as the bedrock, making our country ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) In an ...