Democracies are backsliding and freedom is increasingly under threat across the globe. And the U.S. government has directed its embassies to watch in silence. That silence is not neutral—it is a green ...

The bulwarks of self-government have given way under multiple MAGA putsches. Instead of pledging to protect our democracy, Democrats need a plan to restore it For close to a decade now, leading ...

The policies of the second Trump administration pose an existential threat to American democracy. This event series from the Center for American Progress highlights how everyday Americans, civil ...

The United States has one of the oldest constitutions still in effect, but it can seem hard to find true believers. Republicans claim its principles, but let Trump choose its meaning, abrogating ...

The exhibit aims to explore the history of American democracy and encourage local civic engagement. Local events will include discussions of historical artifacts and a mock election for children.

Donald Trump’s shock and awe campaign against American democracy is now in its eighth month. So much is happening, and so quickly, that even seasoned political experts are struggling to keep up.