The United States is on a downward trajectory when it comes to respect for civil rights, with an international monitoring group warning that democracy is under threat with the Trump administration’s ...

President Ronald Reagan during a state visit to London in June 1982. Reagan laid the rhetorical foundations for the National Endowment for Democracy in a speech during that visit. (Fox Photos/Hulton ...

In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House and the surprising margins of his victory, reckonings abound—not just for the Democratic Party, the future of identity ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which ...

You believe in freedom and justice. You want to see democracy spread and authoritarian regimes fall. But beyond protesting and making noise, how can you make a difference? The answer lies in getting ...

Democratic member-based organizations like labour unions, co-operatives, student unions and recreational clubs play profound roles in society. Whether building community, driving social change or ...

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is suing the Trump administration for denying it access to nearly $240 million in congressionally approved funding. The suit, which was filed Wednesday night ...

This sign on a lawn in Merced, California reminds that a democracy depends on its voters. Don Blount The Merced Sun-Star This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept.

This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces.