Modern Democrats have latched onto an argument in favor of illegal immigration — and it’s the same one pro-slavery Democrats ...

Looking at the changes in demographics, education, and civic participation, it is crucial to understand the factors behind ...

should have a say in how their society was run – would go on to inspire modern democracies. Nevertheless, for the next thousand years or so, rule by kings or a select aristocratic elite ...

Pessimism is tempting. It often does seem as if modern democracy is dying a slow death before our eyes. But there’s still Nietzsche: Our democracies are definitely being tested, and battered in ...

But is this how we want to run our democracy, by dangling cash in front of voters? What next, scratch-off ballots with random prizes for voting “correctly”?

Susan Bellows, Senior Producer of WGBH's American Experience, reflects on the key role historical documentaries play in our modern democracy ahead of the premiere of the series' new film, McCarthy. We ...

One of the strange paradoxes of modern democracy is the fact that those who are incapable of mastering its tough habits and finer rituals have taken to teaching its practice. As Oscar Wilde once ...

Taxation and Democracy is the first book to examine the structure, politics, and historic development of taxation policies in several countries. Comparing three quite different political ...