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The Problem With ‘Our Democracy’
Earlier this year, Joe Biden’s campaign manager said, “We are running a campaign like the fate of our democracy depends on it.” That’s a heady… Read More
Direct Democracy: A Progressive Legacy
Elections matter, but, because of Progressive reforms, less than they should. As we enter the second century of Progressivism, it’s easy to point to the… Read More
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On an Earlier Election Day…
If the final polls are to be believed, the 2012 election will be decided by a narrow margin. But despite a seemingly endless string of… Read More
The Heritage Guide to the Electoral College
Abigael Evans should be happy. She’s the four-year-old who’s so sick of the election that she cried. Her tears went viral. It should all be… Read More
The Constitution and Our Democracy…er, Republic
It’s usually considered bad form to show up late for a party and then trash the guest of honor. But at a recent Constitution Day… Read More
Do We Still Live in a Federal Republic?
The Center for Legal & Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation kicks off its “Preserve the Constitution” series on Friday, September 14, at 11:00 a.m…. Read More
Is America a Democracy or a Republic?
According to the Wall Street protesters, American representative government has failed and therefore they are replacing it, “Since we can no longer trust our elected… Read More
