Democracy
The Populist Danger
Yes, democracy and pluralism must rein in populism. But do they even exist now in strong enough form?
By Jan-Werner Müller Yes, democracy and pluralism must rein in populism. But do they even exist now in strong enough form?
The Right Against the Law
So state courts hand down decisions you don’t like. What do you do? If you’re on the right, try to defund the courts.
By James Traub So state courts hand down decisions you don’t like. What do you do? If you’re on the right, try to defund the courts.
Democracy Is What We Make of It
In other words, institutions won't save us: We have to save them.
By Nathan PippengerDemocracy in Peril
What can we learn from other countries where democracy has suffered? Alas, not as much as these authors believe.
By Sanford Levinson What can we learn from other countries where democracy has suffered? Alas, not as much as these authors believe.
It's Not As Bad As All That
Humans have made more progress in the past 100 years than in all of history before. What does this tell us?
By Charles Kenny Humans have made more progress in the past 100 years than in all of history before. What does this tell us?