Unfortunately, global democracy is a field divided. And not primarily by country or language — the biggest divide is by type. Democratic activists, experts and reformers often are fierce ...

This will help students while watching videos to identify the different types of democracy. Step 2: Using the handout, have the students watch the video clips.

The never-ending presidential campaign is enough to overload anyone's senses. The themes and messages are mind-numbingly discombobulated - race, class, flag lapel pins, NAFTA, bowling photo-ops ...

The never-ending presidential campaign is enough to overload anyone’s senses. The themes and messages are mind-numbingly discombobulated — race, class, flag lapel pins, NAFTA, bowling photo ...

But the liberal model of democracy, which again doesn’t mean “liberal” in the colloquial, partisan sense, would take a different approach. It emphasizes individuals’ rights.

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Mainstream journalists want their work to be perceived as fair-minded and nonpartisan. They want to defend themselves against charges of bias. So they equalize the unequal.

If democracy is going to flourish on this planet, its practitioners must come to see themselves as members of the same team. ... Different types of democracy have enjoyed waves of popularity.