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Jun 29, 2024 · Petra Costa's documentary, The Edge of Democracy, offers a poignant and insightful examination of Brazil's political landscape. Through her personal lens, Costa navigates the tumultuous period of political upheaval with an objective yet empathetic approach.
Jun 28, 2024 · Here's what to know. democracy, literally, rule by the people. The term is derived from the Greek dēmokratia, which was coined from dēmos (“people”) and kratos (“rule”) in the middle of the 5th century bce to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens.
Jun 28, 2024 · What is democracy? Where was democracy first practiced? How is democracy better than other forms of government? Why does democracy need education? Why is Pericles important?
Jun 29, 2024 · In a 2023 report by democracy watchdog Freedom House, Canada scored a near-perfect 98 out of 100, losing points only for Quebec's Bill 21 that bans some government employees from wearing...
4 days ago · By Lee Siegel. Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images) American liberals are howling in indignation over the Supreme Court’s decision to extend immunity to the former president Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to impede the certification of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. They shouldn’t be.
1 day ago · Democracy (from Ancient Greek: δημοκρατία, romanized: dēmokratía, dēmos 'people' and kratos 'rule') is a system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population of a state.
Jun 26, 2024 · The European Parliament determined in 2022 that Hungary could no longer be considered a democracy. In its most radical, authoritarian form, populism poses a threat to democracy. It polarizes...
