Democracy

Democracy Works: What Neoliberalism Left Behind

Jenna Spinelle

Much like our conversation on demagoguery with Patricia Roberts-Miller last week, neoliberalism is one of those fuzzy words that can mean something…

Politics and Government

Democracy Works: Why Demagogues Are More Common Than You Think

Jenna Spinelle

When you think of the word "demagogue," what comes to mind? Probably someone like Hitler or another bombastic leader, right? Patricia Roberts-Miller is a…

Politics and Government

Take Note: NPR Political Commentator E.J. Dionne

Kristine Allen

NPR Political Commentator E.J. Dionne is also a Washington Post Columnist, and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is an author of 7 books,…

Christopher Beem is the managing director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State and author of "Democratic Humility."

Politics and Government

Take Note: Chris Beem On Why Humility Is Crucial To Our Democracy

Patty Satalia

Americans of all stripes increasingly say our political system is in a state of crisis. They point to intense partisanship, lack of civility, and the…