Political struggle is the most important thing any of us can do as a citizen in a democracy; and that means the… — Jonathan Kozol Copy Share Image
“It is obvious that the aspects of mystery which gather round the word "election" are not confined to it alone. An important… — James Orr Copy Share Image
It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy. — Fernando Henrique Cardoso Copy Share Image
My life had been defined by the apartheid years. Now we were going into an era of democracy... and I believed that… — Athol Fugard Copy Share Image
We believe that there are aspects of border security that Democrats and Republicans can agree on. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Ranked Choice Voting is simple, empowers voters, and rewards candidates who broaden support beyond their base. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
“The political history of the twentieth century is the story of greater and more direct political participation. And success kept expanding democracy's… — Fareed Zakaria Copy Share Image
The Democrats have been there for working people in our country. That's who we are, trickle-down vs. middle-class economics. That's the major… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
Illiteracy does not impede the practice of democracy, as witnessed by the success of democracy in India despite the high illiteracy rate.… — Alaa Al Aswany Copy Share Image
If Republicans vote in big numbers, we win a statewide election. It's just that simple. — Kris Kobach Copy Share Image
“There's not a branch of publishing or broadcasting that doesn't depend in some way on advertising. It'd be like an aquarium without… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose… — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false… — Isaac Asimov Copy Share Image
“Sometimes," Helena continued, "I have a terrible dream of the future. Not now, but presently, people may forget their loyalty to their… — Evelyn Waugh Copy Share Image
Democracy is not being well served as we're accustomed to. There is less information, there's less investigation, there's less analysis, there's less… — Edward Greenspon Copy Share Image
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Motherland is our property and we have right to handle our properties as pleased. The jokes about death for the sake of… — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Midterms behave very differently than presidential elections. Midterms, for a federal candidate, often times are a referendum on the president, where in… — Mike Coffman Copy Share Image
In a democracy, the one thing that cannot be done is to destroy its trust, its hope, its idealism. — Teresa Heinz Copy Share Image
In Tunisia, the so-called Yasmin revolution has led to the installation of a relatively moderate Islamic government. Whether or not that means… — Martin Van Creveld Copy Share Image
The people the Republicans should reach out to are the white votes, the white voters who didn't vote in the last election.… — Phyllis Schlafly Copy Share Image
“Democratic politics is about persuasion, not self-expression. I’m here, I’m queer will never provoke more than a pat on the head or… — Mark Lilla Copy Share Image