Access Quote by Atifete Jahjaga

Democracy requires an informed citizenry able to question its government.

— Richard N. Haass

“Democracy requires accountability and consent of the governed, which is only possible if citizens know what is being done in their name.”

— Glenn Greenwald

Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions.…

— Atifete Jahjaga

“Public access to government information is a fundamental prerequisite to a functioning democracy. A democratic system is based on the notion that government legitimacy…

— John Podesta

For us, democracy is a question of human dignity. This includes the political liberties, the right to freely express our views, the right to…

— Olof Palme

Democracy doesn't work unless people are well informed, and I don't know that we are. People just don't have the time. Most people's daily…

— Brad Pitt

We live in a dirty and dangerous world. There are some things the general public does not need to know, and shouldn't. I believe…

— Katharine Graham

If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part. They have…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

We are a democracy, and there is only one way to get a democracy on its feet in the matter of its individual, its…

— Joseph Pulitzer

There are some things the general public does not need to know and shouldn't. I believe democracy flourishes when the government can take legitimate…

— Anonymous

In a democracy, you need to have a strong judicial system. You need freedom of speech, you need art, and you need a free…

— Tzipi Livni

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in…

— Matt Taibbi