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12:31pm May 07, 2020

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Democracy At Risk In Central And Eastern Europe, Report Finds

by Joanna Kakissis

An annual survey by the watchdog Freedom House says authoritarian leaders and the influence of China and Russia are undermining democratic progress achieved since the end of the Cold War.
Ng Han Guan / AP

12:25am Mar 04, 2020

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Freedom House Report Finds Freedom On The Wane Worldwide

by David Welna

The annual survey of the state of global freedom includes the world's two biggest democracies — India and the U.S. — among nations where freedom is declining.
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6:10pm Jan 18, 2020

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Opinion: American Politics Is Messy. But Here's A Little Global Perspective

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon offers some context to America's political chaos by looking at how authoritarian regimes around the world have tightened their grips on power.

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7:00am Dec 26, 2019

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Greensboro Lands Smithsonian Exhibit On Democracy

by Paul Garber

The Greensboro History Museum is hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy.
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7:17am Jul 04, 2019

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Good News About Democracy: It's Good For Your Health

by Jonathan Lambert

A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
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9:02pm Apr 11, 2019

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Polls Open In The World's Largest Democracy: Fun Facts On India's Election

Polls have opened in 18 Indian states and two union territories. It is the first day of a seven-phase election staggered over more than five weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people.

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11:38pm Feb 10, 2019

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The State Of High School Civic Education

by Owen Clifford

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6:58am Feb 08, 2019

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Ahead Of 2020 Election, Voting Rights Becomes A Key Issue For Democrats

by Miles Parks

Whether the party's focus on voting issues has an effect on the nuts and bolts of the next presidential election remains to be seen.

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7:43am Jan 16, 2019

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Is The NC Legislative Building Becoming Less Friendly To The Public?

The North Carolina Legislative Building opened in the early 1960s and was created to be a welcoming place for the public to see its government in action.

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3:48pm Jul 23, 2018

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As Population Concentrates In Fewer States, Important Side Effects Arise

A recent analysis by The Washington Post suggests that roughly half of the U.S.
6:42pm Dec 17, 2017

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In 'Fortress America,' Examining How Fear Crept Into American Life

by Ray Suarez

Historian Elaine Tyler May says that since the Cold War, fear has crept into American life. Her new book, Fortress America, examines key events that shaped today's political climate.

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1:30pm May 08, 2017

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Condoleezza Rice: Institutions Aren't Perfect, But They're The Bedrock Of Democracy

by Rachel Martin

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells NPR that America is still a "bright, shining city on the hill, not because we're perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day."

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