Greensboro Lands Smithsonian Exhibit On Democracy
The Greensboro History Museum is hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy.
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Good News About Democracy: It's Good For Your Health
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.
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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Ahead Of 2020 Election, Voting Rights Becomes A Key Issue For Democrats
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.
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.
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.
In 'Fortress America,' Examining How Fear Crept Into American Life
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.
Condoleezza Rice: Institutions Aren't Perfect, But They're The Bedrock Of Democracy
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."
Opposition Parties In Venezuela Prepare For Elections, Hoping They Will Come
Venezuela's ruling party is threatened by an opposition fueled by an economic crisis and related public anger over fuel and food shortages. It's kept power in part by stalling all manner of elections.