Stories - USA

California´s Coming Election Has More in Common With Brexit Than You Think

For a century, politicians in the most populated US state have relied on government-triggered initiatives and...

Direct Democracy Key to Happiness in America

Democracy in America is in crisis, as the ongoing races for president demonstrate. But there is a ray of hope...

How Museums Become Catalysts For Active Citizenship

The world is in the throes of a terrible refugee crisis, and we are in the middle of a national immigration...

Our Democratic Need of Public Squares

Maidan Square in Kiev. Taksim Square in Istanbul. Tahrir Square in Cairo. Recent democratic movements around...