A new study shows differences in the structure of the internet between democracies and autocratic countries.

A new study finds potential links between democratic erosion and the rising death rate in the United States.

Professor Dan Edelstein has five tips for how to disagree productively. Democracy depends on it, he says.

A new survey of academic experts raises concerns about election denial and whether losing candidates will concede.

Homeowners really are more likely to vote in local elections, research finds. The finding raises questions about equity and a healthy democracy.

Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, concerns remain about the state of American democracy, says Michael Traugott.

Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, concerns remain about the state of American democracy, says Michael Traugott.

A self-enforcing democracy requires political parties to refrain from exploiting legal opportunities to tilt electoral rules. That's no longer the case in the United States.

The author of a new book argues that religion is being "weaponized" by self-defined illiberal movements to justify restrictions on liberty around the world.

While Republicans and Democrats agree on relief for the pandemic, Americans are split on issues around the 2020 election and President Trump's impeachment.