According to a new global democracy report, the U.S. has seen a sharp and unusually rapid decline in democratic safeguards.

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Disagreements about war and peace are as old as American democracy itself. They should be debated vigorously, examined carefully, and decided with the seriousness that questions of life and death ...

This is a big year. In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s an occasion to reflect on the journey our country has taken, ...