Where does protest fit in the American democratic tradition? Does protesting work to advance a cause?

We hear a lot lately about the right to "due process." Where does this right come from and why is it important?

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Why has Texas's decision last month to redraw its congressional district lines prompted controversy?

Why Democracy in Five Minutes? Although democracy in the United States has made great strides since the nation's founding, American democracy always has been a fragile, imperfect work in progress, req...

In each episode of Democracy in Five Minutes, your host, Paul Manna, will explore a key aspect of democracy and what you can do to participate in and protect democratic processes. Occasional longer-fo...

The Comparative Agendas Project database allows journalists, scholars, and interest groups to easily track and investigate trends in policy-making across time and between countries. It classifies poli...

Eight W&M faculty awarded SCP fellowships to enrich historical narratives and strengthen civic leadership ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary.

How does President Trump's use of the military in domestic law enforcement activities affect American democracy?

What lessons can we learn from contemporary celebrations of the Fourth of July?

This episode explores the role the US military plays in supporting American democracy.

In the US, to what do federal bureaucrats pledge their loyalty and how does their pledge support American democracy?

Why might upholding democratic principles sometimes make it difficult for bureaucracies to satisfy the people?