Democracy” gets thrown around a lot in American politics. Usually, when someone wins, they say democracy worked. When someone ...

Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Today’s issue: Rule by the people vs. Trump's exercise of ...

A constitutional republic is a form of democracy. Last Saturday's "No Kings" protest spurred conversations, counter-protesting and misunderstandings. A video the Gazette posted of peaceful protestors ...

Nwanevu makes three main claims: “that democracy is good, that America is not a democracy, and that America should become a democracy through the transformation not only of our political institutions ...

From the military and the Justice Department to the East Wing, there’s reason to wonder and worry.

Suppose that you’re walking down the street and you come to an intersection. There is a man standing there with his dog. You sidle up next to him and say, “Hey, nice dog!” Now suppose that the man ...

America is both a democracy and a republic. Citizens hold supreme power, and so America is a republic. At the same time, it is obviously a representative democracy. Moreover, they have nominated ...

You hear it all the time on the news: “Our democracy is under attack.” Politicians talk about “saving democracy” or “defending democracy.” It sounds nice. But here’s the truth most folks don’t hear ...

We hear politicians and media constantly using the term “democracy”; “He’s a threat to our democracy” and “We’re losing our democracy.” Are they ...

In regards to the debate as to whether our government is a republic or a democracy: a republic is a form of government where the power is held by the people through elected representatives. A ...

Mercyhurst University professor and political science department chair Joseph Morris views a particular course as the most important he teaches. His Introduction to American Government class is an ...