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Rep. Adam Schiff addresses claims of pressuring Biden, emphasizing his commitment to democracy and concerns about Trump's potential return.

The Republicans are floundering after Joe Biden got dumped. A near faultless campaign blitz by Kamala Harris has liberated the Democratic Party from its funk and sent the Republicans into a doom spiral. Donald Trump can’t stop whining about the unfairness of it all. “They stole the race from Biden…

Musk is determined to help Trump win. Perhaps it’s no surprise that both men believe democracy can be bought off

Rep. Jerry Nadler condemns political violence and stresses the importance of upholding democratic values to protect the nation's integrity.

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint session of U.S. Congress on July 24, 2024, the nation he leads continues its slide away from democracy.

The 1974 collapse of the far-right junta brought relief – but for some it took years to feel safe

The documentary Join or Die examines the decline of civic engagement in America – and how it has fueled a worsening national crisis

Among other reasons, it's actually supported by a large majority of voters, including most Democrats.

An AI-generated social media video of the Queensland premier dancing posted by his political rivals has led to calls for stronger political advertising laws.

One Fox anchor accused Democrats of hypocrisy, saying that Biden dropping out was the real threat to democracy

Political parties are essential institutions of democracy. They facilitate political participation, draw up manifestos for government and in healthy systems, act as stabilising forces. But their principal function is to win elections, and so candidate selection forms a fundamental part of that task.