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Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information.

There is little funny about the tragedy that is the Age of Trump and Donald Trump's return to the White House

Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros were honored Monday night at an Authors Guild dinner gala that celebrated the written word and its vital role in the preservation of democracy

Turkey’s opposition is accusing Europe of abandoning those fighting to keep democracy alive, as European leaders and the EU offer only muted criticism over the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, and the crackdown on protests.

Already facing burnout and book bans, librarians face a ‘catastrophe’ for institutions deemed central to democracy

Young Australians will shape the upcoming federal election. For the first time, Gen Z and Millennials are the dominant voter bloc, outnumbering Baby Boomers.

The media make an urgent case that democracy is threatened and autocrats are gaining ground. Democracy fatigue is in large part attributable to an inherently slow process, requiring many compromises and engagement by citizens. I argue that we are not helpless and offer action strategies to make the effort required…

France's far right held a rally on Sunday to show support for their figurehead Marine Le Pen, who was this week convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office. At the same time, members of France's left wing alliance called for a demonstration in defence of the justice system, while…

Who will win the federal election? We have no idea, but luckily that’s not one of the questions

Whoever becomes president later this year has unenviable task of healing divisions and rebuilding trust in democratic institutions

Inside Turkey’s anti-government riots. Plus: Myanmar, after the earthquake