“Democracy Dies in Darkness” Wasn’t a Warning; It Was Our End Goal “Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, announced a major shift to the newspaper’s opinion section on Wednesday, saying it would now advocate ‘personal liberties and free markets’ and not publish opposing viewpoints on those topics.” — New York Times – – – For nearly 150 years, the Washington Post has been a pillar of the American media l…

Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy  This week, author and journalist Katherine Stewart joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism, Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, and the weaponization of faith for political gain. Together, they dive into the current political climate, the deep divisions within American society, and how knowledge a…

State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.

Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Maggie Siddiqi, a veteran of the US Department of Education Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, now a senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance The post Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance appeared first on RNS.

‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.

Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy (RNS) — As we celebrate today’s peaceful transfer of power, we shouldn’t be so naive as to believe that the extreme right has embraced democratic norms and institutions. The post Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy appeared first on RNS.

This Threat to Democracy Must Be Certified For years, we Democrats have been reminding you that Donald Trump is a danger to democracy and a scourge on our nation. His election back into our highest office is a terrifying, perhaps fatal turning point in American history. He will bring about a backslide from which we may never recover. But what is most important right now is civility. Prop…

January 6th: Bad Theology, Bad for Democracy State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute, about the rewriting of history around the January 6, 2021 attacks on the Capitol and trends in religion and politics at the start of 2025. Also, Paul pays tribute to the late Jimmy Carter. The post January 6th:…

President Carter showed us faith and Democracy can go hand in hand (RNS) — Carter, a deeply faithful man, played a role in advancing equality, including making my marriage possible. The post President Carter showed us faith and Democracy can go hand in hand appeared first on RNS.

Democracy Defying Gravity: WICKED as Movie and Metaphor Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses “Wicked,” the movie musical, as a metaphor for the challenges we’ll face in 2025, with superfan and Interfaith Alliance Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons. The post Democracy Defying Gravity: WICKED as Movie and Metaphor appeared first on RNS.

These Students Ousted a Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy. It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.

Rabbi David Saperstein on democracy, diplomacy and hopes for bipartisanship WASHINGTON (RNS) — The former religious freedom ambassador said ‘the breakdown of bipartisanship is really one of the most alarming trends in American political life and cultural life.’ The post Rabbi David Saperstein on democracy, diplomacy and hopes for bipartisanship appeared first on RNS.

Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.

Why I’m Not Giving up on American Democracy The free and decent country that saved my family from Soviet Hungary is now under threat.

How one man faked a Discord “democracy” for over 3 years – Averra Dossier submitted by /u/taulover

Taiwan Is Ready to Defend Democracy. Is Trump With Us? Many Americans voted for border security. Try living right across from China.

The Post-Cold War Era Is Finished. Liberalism and Democracy Will Go On. A new world order doesn’t mean the old politics simply disappears.

Early Odd American Democracy – Election of George Washington *2023* submitted by /u/IEC21

Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing Nicolás Maduro from office.

Democracy Is Still Thriving. But for How Long? In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.