While there remains room for improvement, particularly in increasing voter turnout, school boards nevertheless exemplify the democratic process at work and offer us hope. School boards can serve as a unifying force, reminding us of what it means to be an American. It is the ultimate expression of our vibrant democracy.

Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have learned — and what needs to change.

Despite 75 percent of voters rewriting the city charter to ban traffic cameras a decade ago, council members now claim safety concerns justify overturning citizens' mandate

The democracy you say you want is only attainable if those you don’t always agree with have access to that same democracy.

A drumbeat of hard realities echoed through the halls at this year’s Athens Democracy Forum, where participants noted trends that do not portend well for the form of governance.

Stacey Abrams is one of the most high-profile voting rights activists in the U.S. She says whether we have an actual democracy might literally depend on protecting voting rights in the next election cycle or two.

We’re seeing politicians target civil society, undermine freedom of the press, weaponize the justice system. And no one is being spared. Even countries that thought they were immune from wholesale assaults on democracy now understand that we’re all part of one struggle.

With less than a month before the general election, Northampton County is still seeking poll workers. The county is recruiting for several paid positions to ensure polling places run smoothly on Election Day. Open roles include Judge of Election, Majority and Minority Inspectors, Clerks, and Machine Operators.