Individuals exercise political control over the form and functions of government. We vote in senators, representatives and presidents. If we decide we don’t like the person we voted for, democracy ...

Most Americans learn as schoolchildren that our country is the greatest democracy in the world. Democracy is part of our national myth and, as such, the pretext for many of our most consequential and ...

So, Apple has just released the next major version of its iPhone operating system, called iOS 26. If you have an iPhone model newer than the XS, you can update to iOS 26 for free right now. But the ...

Democracy has long been viewed as humanity’s crowning political achievement. It is hailed as a system that enshrines human rights, ensures peaceful transfers of power, and gives voice to the masses.

Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on ...

Karrin Vasby Anderson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Africa’s democratic gains are eroding, a new report warns, citing neoliberal economics, colonial currencies and leaders clinging to power. The Open Society Foundations’ latest report, ‘Analysis of the ...

After six-and-a-half hours of sifting through ballots in Boston City Hall on Sunday, election workers and volunteers determined that the Sept. 9 preliminary election results were accurate in placing ...

Mr. Dionne is a contributing Opinion writer. Politics are often distorted by arguments rooted in false choices. It’s hard to find a better example than the one Democrats keep wrestling with: Should ...

The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu kicked off this week in a tense atmosphere brought on by the country’s upcoming general election. It could also be a litmus test of its ...

In 2004, the Xbox 360 and PS3 hadn’t released yet, Spider-Man 2 just came out, Usher was dominating the music charts, and George W. Bush was still in his first term in office. Now look at things today ...