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Paddleboarding Outing Fuels Election Challenge
Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy invited a local resident for a June 2020 paddleboarding outing, sparking unforeseen consequences.
Resisting the Erosion of Democracy: A Call to Fight Back
By Jack Jones
We are living in fear of expressing dissent while our democracy is on life support. It is past time to reclaim our voices and rights.
Alabama’s Pro-Life Shift: Legality and Implications for Women’s Rights
Alabama’s pro-life shift raises legal questions and concerns about its impact on women’s reproductive freedoms.
Palestine and “The Company You Keep”
Associations reflect values. Judging individuals or nations by their allies, be it Trump or Palestine, exposes shared values or objectives.
A Global Call for Reflection and Diplomacy
By Jack Jones
In a world teetering on conflict, it’s time to reflect. Are our actions endangering peace? The urgent call for diplomacy echoes.
Mercy and Balance: Navigating Societal Choices in a Global Landscape
By Jack Jones
Seeking balance echoes in cultural philosophies. Democracy falters in authoritarian regimes, and the absence of mercy threatens it.
How Election Officials Are Preparing For The Year Ahead
Despite challenges, election administrators are ready to ensure secure polls, showing resilience and commitment to a fair democratic process.
Five Reasons to Support Democracy Festivals
Democracy festivals offer a vibrant solution to revive civic engagement, bridge divides, enhance cooperation, and support democracy-related businesses, fostering meaningful change.
Worst Houseguests Ever: The Palestinians
Arab states hesitate to accept Palestinian refugees, citing historical conflicts, strained relations, and concerns about regional instability.
Making peace visible: the state of democracy in India
Increasing government suppression of dissent in India imperils democracy, as critical journalists face escalating risks of harassment.
Roller Coasters Made Of Dream Space
In this poetry collection, there is a hint of intense imagination and subtle fancy. The language of these poems is full of simplicity.
PODCAST: When Populism And Democracy Collide
How can liberal democracies defend themselves against political challenges without undermining their core values?
Let The Kids Rule School Boards
By Joe Mathews
Remember that grown-ups like to say that you kids need to learn civics, even though no one provides much in the way of civics classes.