Civics is not about boosting national pride or fueling shame. It should ask students to stop, think, and argue — and ...

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The latest moral panic centers on whether your child learns about racism and sexuality in the classroom. Who really benefits?

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Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have learned — and what needs to change. By Shivani Vora This article is from a ...

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Last year, as Bangladesh’s long-standing autocratic regime finally fell, the cheers traveled far beyond Dhaka. The celebration swept through London’s Brick Lane, Toronto’s Scarborough, and WhatsApp ...

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Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. American democracy is being hollowed out ...

Like every authoritarian before him, Trump is working to co-opt news sources and control what the public sees and hears. Too many corporate outlets are bending the knee—but not Common Dreams. We will ...