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A big election win in Serbia for a student movement born out of anti-corruption anger might lead to a government of peace, accountability, and integrity.
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In the return of exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado, citizens see new hope for the future and for democratic freedoms.
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Amid a global authoritarian drift, citizens of Brazil, Serbia, Israel, and the United States have an opportunity to uphold democratic and economic freedoms.
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Schools and nonprofits have long sought to expand access to books for young people. More and more, they’re emphasizing reading for pleasure – and for deeper connections.
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Tunisia sparked a regional revolution in 2011 and but then acquiesced to dictatorial rule. Now protests hint at a public recognition that economic opportunities flourish better under democratic ideals.
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The armed conflict in Iran has pushed the overseas opposition groups toward self-reflection and some unity, especially in plans to avoid revenge violence if the Islamic Republic falls.
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One mark of a maturing democracy is a high proportion of independent voters, unbeholden to organized factions and attuned to unifying a civic commu
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In addition to education or job skills programs, some U.S. prison systems are demonstrating that upholding individuals’ dignity and capacity to reform can promote wider and more lasting benefits.
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Chinese women not only excel over men in the use of artificial intelligence, but also bring qualities of online engagement that are a model for trusted, empathetic activism in a controlled society.
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In the seat of American electoral power, women in Congress are leading the charge for politicians to uphold workplace ethics, transparency, and respectful treatment. Their efforts reflect society’s higher expectations for elected representatives.