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Democracy
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washingtonpost.compolitics2 days ago
Poll Finds Americans Split on Capitalism and Low Confidence in Democracy
A new survey shows 51 percent of Americans view capitalism as functioning poorly while 48 percent see it working well. The same poll found 56 percent say democracy is not working well.
The Hillpolitics35 days ago
Poll shows fewer Americans view democracy as central to national identity
A new AP-NORC poll finds 66 percent of respondents call a democratically elected government extremely or very important to U.S. identity, down from 76 percent two years earlier. The survey was conducted April 16-20 among 2,596 adults.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Poll Finds Most Americans Expect Founding Fathers Would View Nation Negatively at 250
A survey of 1,000 adults conducted from April 30 to May 6 found that 69 percent believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in the current state of American democracy. The same poll showed 68 percent of respondents expressing pride in being Americ…
Fox Newspolitics58 days ago
Bishop Robert Barron to Address Religion and Democracy at National Prayer Event
Bishop Robert Barron will speak at the Rededicate 250 prayer event on the National Mall this Sunday. The event aims to rededicate the nation as "One Nation Under God" ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Barron told Fox News Digital that he views the marginalization of God and r…
slate.compolitics70 days ago
Surveys Indicate Widespread Acceptance of Political Violence Among Americans
Recent surveys reveal that significant portions of Americans across political affiliations accept or endorse political violence. This follows an incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month where an armed intruder was apprehended. The findings come fr…
Usa Todaypolitics75 days ago
White House Links Foiled Press Gala Shooting to Democratic Rhetoric
The White House attributed a recent shooting at a press gala attended by the president to inflammatory rhetoric from Democrats. Democratic leaders condemned the violence and pushed back against the accusations. The incident involved an alleged shooter who targeted administration…
vanguardngr.comworld81 days ago
Gbenga Hashim and Femi Falana Hold Meeting on Nigeria's Political Consultations
Former presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Hashim met with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana in a strategic discussion on safeguarding multi-party democracy. Hashim stated that pro-democracy forces will resist any imposition of a one-party system. The meeting highlighted their…
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Observations on Election Declarations Based on Candidate Outcomes
A commentary notes that elections are declared free and fair when the preferred candidate of the western establishment wins, with doubts often restricted. In contrast, losses for that candidate are attributed to fraud. The piece highlights differences in how election results are…
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Varieties of Democracy Institute Report Assesses United States as No Longer a Democracy
The Varieties of Democracy Institute at Gothenburg University released its annual report stating that the United States is no longer classified as a democracy. The report indicates that the country is transitioning toward autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey. This a…
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