Stories

Hungary election
Hungary
The opposition understood the assignment.
The Hungarian 3-step plan to beat an authoritarian.  Autocrats around the world will study Orbán’s successes: how to consolidate power over time, how to reward loyalists, how to weaken watchdogs, and how to loot the state while...
Member Spotlight
Empowering Youth and Women for Elective Political Power in Nigeria
Following their earlier story, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) returns with a second event contribution to the International Democracy Community. This September initiative marked International Democracy Day...
European Union
Mobilising youth for democracy: our projects ahead of elections
Youth participation in democracy is crucial for ensuring a vibrant, representative, and forward-thinking...
Romania
This was the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy
In May, the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy welcomed direct and participatory democracy...
USA
#OurDemocracyLocal Plan Tomorrow
South Dakota city residents plan tomorrow with help from national civic leaders.
Citizens Assemblies: The Democracy Upgrade
imagine better democracy
Austria
#OurDemocracyLocal Erwin Mayer
Our new feature asks about your local democracy story.
Botswana
Radical Democrats in Desert
Diamonds and deliberation.
Ireland
COLUMN: Bono for Mayor
An elected Dublin mayor could change world
Global
VIDEO
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Global
Dracula Discută Democrație
'Democrația și vampirii au multe în comun'
Singapore
Show Us the Money
Health care and a lack of democracy.