Stories

IDC Theme of the Month
From Backsliding to Breakthrough: Civil Society as Democracy's Last Line of Defence
Democracy does not vanish overnight; instead, it erodes step by step. Authoritarianism grows in the cracks, but so does civic resistance. Around the world, civil society is proving that when democratic institutions weaken,...
Member Spotlight
Empowering Youth and Women for Elective Political Power in Nigeria
Following their earlier story, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) returns with a second event contribution to the International Democracy Community. This September initiative marked International Democracy Day...
Youth Bridges Europe 2025
Voices of Resilience: What Bosnia and Herzegovina's Past Teaches...
We commenced our Youth Bridges Europe 2025 journey from 1-6 October in the beautiful and welcoming country of...
Photo illustration via Asia Democracy Chronicles
BANGKOK
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES Previewing the Asia Democratic Assembly
At a Critical Juncture, Meeting November 1-3 in Thailand
Democracy Camp 2025
Beyond the Ballot: How Digital Tools Power Youth Participation
Digital tools open new doors for young people to join public life, that is, if we learn to use them well....
Image by Joe Mathews, using Google Gemini
SACRAMENTO
COLUMN Both Sides of This Campaign Tell the Same 2 LIes
Why the Yes and No Campaigns on California's Prop 50 Both Deserve to Lose
Photo credit: Image by Joe Mathews using Google Gemini
LOS ANGELES
COLUMN The U.S. Has Already Divorced California
Stop Talking About Secession or Independence. We're Already Gone
Photos courtesy Bruno Kaufmann
BASEL
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO KAUFMANN? In Basel, for Mom and Voting
A visit to mom, and a window on votes to collaborate across voters—and create electronic ID.
Photos by Bruno Kaufmann
MOSHUPA, BOTSWANA
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO? In Moshupa Village
To Visit a Former Botswana President, and Reflect on a Country as Old As He Is
HO CHI MINH CITY
NOEMA: A Diverse World of Sovereign AI Zones
The emergence of virtual territories will reshape geopolitics.
VIENNA
AWARDS: Meet the Democracy Innovation Winners
At Vienna City Hall, honors for Europe's most promising democracy innovations.
GABORONE
NEWSLETTER: All Democracy Resilience Is Local. Democracy in Defense...
Also: History in Bógota; LA Charter News; October Events; Democracy Local (DL) Goes to Africa