Authoritarianism has been on the march for years, but people powered revolutions are pushing regimes toward democracy on nearly every continent.
People to Autocrats: Not So Fast
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Democracy & Governance
A New Democracy Movement in Thailand
Thailand’s conservative middle classes are now joining populists in a movement against their military-backed system.
10 Things You Need to Know to Stop a Coup
Modern history teaches us that motivated, universal, and nonviolent social movements can stop coups before they start.
America’s New Policy of Demoting Democracy
Trump has put a stop to democracy promotion. Will democracy put a stop to Trump?
How the IMF and World Bank Turned a Pandemic into a Public Relations Stunt
The IMF and the Bank would like the global South to believe that they are indispensable. They are not.
Donald Trump Makes the Swamp Bigger
Donald Trump brought a whole new world of corruption to Washington.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
The Problem of Surplus White Men
Dispossessed white men have haunted Western politics for generations. The answer isn’t to jettison “identity politics” — it’s to create truly meaningful new opportunities.
Donald Trump’s Real Mob Connections
Will the November election be decided in the streets?
America’s Global Reputation Isn’t Bouncing Back Anytime Soon
Even if Trump loses, his administration may have permanently damaged our standing abroad. But there’s a silver lining: it makes Trumpism an ideological dead-end.