democracy – Page 64 – People's World

Colonial heritage, socialist future? The complex history behind Hong Kong protests

September 5, 2019 By John Bachtell

The causes of the protests are complex, involving democratic rights, national identity, massive class inequality, and a clash between China's socialist system and the legacy of British colonialism.

Democratic crisis: U.K. parliament forced to shut down

August 28, 2019 By Al Neal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson schemed and outflanked anti-Brexit lawmakers and political opponents by proroguing parliament.

What is democracy, and where is it going?

August 23, 2019

Many wonder if change can be enacted from within a system designed to combat it. Reforms are transient, and the system is naturally exclusive, but the power of the people is neither.

Everyone counts: Trump’s census “citizenship question” is dead

July 3, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The citizenship census question was an attempt to undercount Latinos and boost Republican election totals.

Iranian rep says a U.S. attack would hurt not help democracy

June 23, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“The Iranian people should be left alone to oppose the government on their own terms.”