Truthout
Democracy
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Why Unions Are the Seeds of Democracy
Faith in democracy, whether it be in Washington or the workplace, is fundamental to the survival of our republic.
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Nonviolent Action: A Ballet, Not a Battle
The methods of nonviolent action are not weapons, but tools of societies evolving toward justice and equality.
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What Led Me to Disrupt the US Supreme Court and Risk 150 Days Imprisonment
I disrupted the US Supreme Court in civil disobedience because of money-in-politics corruption, a critical battleground for systems change.
Power to the People, but Really: Participatory Democracy in El Salvador
Estela Hernandez is both a member of the national assembly and a leader in the transformational social movement.
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With Progressive Syriza’s Victory, Is a European Spring Coming?
Syriza's victory will certainly galvanize other populist parties in Europe, especially those on the left.
Can Bolivia Chart a Sustainable Path Away From Capitalism?
Despite Evo Morales' progressive policies in Bolivia, some say his government's form of change is not sustainable.
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Effort to Make the “Right to Vote” a True Constitutional Right
The right to vote is not directly enshrined in the Constitution.
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Henry A. Giroux | The Spectacle of Illiteracy and the Crisis of Democracy
At the core of any viable democratic politics is the ability to question the assumptions central to an imagined democracy.
Recovery Delayed Is Recovery Denied: Austerity and Democracy in the EU
Recovery has not arrived in the eurozone, and when it does, it will leave a legacy of economic and political darkness across Europe.
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Is This Country “Crazy”? Inquiring Minds Elsewhere Want to Know
“Wherever I travel, the questions follow, suggesting that the US, if not exactly crazy, is decidedly a danger to itself and others.”