In 1789, electors chosen by ten states cast ballots and elected George Washington as our first President of the United States.  America’s first election would not fit the modern definition of a ...

Coming into the 2024 presidential election, an overwhelming majority of Americans agreed that “democracy is on the ballot” ...

Columnist Solemei Scamaroni urges Americans, particularly the Penn community, to recognize their power in shaping democracy ...

To understand, democracy requires an appreciation of two basic factors. The first centers on the fundamental principles of a ...

The average lifespan of a constitution, often called a "living document," has not increased to the same extent over the last two centuries. Wars, internal conflicts, economic crises, and political ...

Some have argued that this variation and decentralization could, in the event of another contested result, pose a danger to ...

The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commended the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, ...

Is it a time of historical reckoning for America, in this social media dominated age, riddled by lots of gaslighting hyperbole and rabbit-holed halls full ...

As Americans go to the polls Tuesday, the U.S. presidential standard bearers describe a nation whose very soul hangs in the ...

Buried in a recent decision on federal review of state court decisions is language big enough to drive a Trump Truck through.

At the end of any campaign, and especially at the end of a difficult and ugly campaign, voters rightfully expect a true ...

David Hegg, “Foundations of Democracy,” commentary, Oct. 20. As I have pointed out here before, we do not live in a democracy and the founders of this country […] ...