Why do so many politicians struggle to tell the truth or be transparent? The uncomfortable answer is simple: The political system rewards survival, not honesty.

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Most Americans believe the country’s political system can work, and it’s the members of Congress that are the problem, according to a new poll. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, Pool) Kevin Dietsch AP The ...

We are weeks away from the U.S. presidential election—and every other lawn in my Berkeley neighborhood has been taken over by political yard signs for school board positions, our hotly contested ...

Sept. 15 is the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy, an annual moment to assess the health of democracy around the world. Unfortunately, as numerous studies have demonstrated, democracy has ...

After nearly 1,000 days of fighting, ceasefire politics, sanctions and regional calculations are managing Sudan’s collapse ...

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2025/03/08: A protestor outside a Tesla showroom in Manhattan holds a sign that reads "Block fascism now". Protests outside Tesla businesses across the country ...

This Pew Research Center analysis focuses on views of elected officials and political reform in 25 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and ...

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared Thursday that she was taking a break from running for office because she doesn't want to be a part of America’s "broken system." During her appearance on ...

Barbecue stands tall among America’s great cultural contributions, alongside the blues, jazz, bourbon and our national pastime. More than just a culinary delight, barbecue embodies history, tradition ...

With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that are taking place in the country, the overall result of the election may be less intriguing than the ...