What are the main types of government, and where does your country fall on the democracy-to-authoritarian spectrum? Learn the differences between democracy, republics, monarchies, oligarchies, anocracies, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism through expert insights from political scientists, historians, and democracy advocates featured across The Democracy Group podcast network.
What are checks and balances, and why do they matter? Learn how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches limit one another's power, what happens when those safeguards weaken, and how citizens can help protect American democracy. Featuring insights from experts across The Democracy Group podcast network.
What is misinformation, and how does it spread so quickly online? Learn the difference between misinformation and disinformation, how social media and AI amplify false narratives, and what experts say you can do to protect yourself and strengthen democracy.
What is ranked-choice voting, and could it fix broken elections? Learn how ranked-choice voting works, the problems it solves, and how it could reduce polarization while giving voters more power.
What is civics, and why does it matter for the future of democracy? Learn how understanding civics—being informed, taking action, and practicing civility—empowers citizens to protect their rights and actively participate in shaping their government.
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What is direct democracy, and how does it give citizens the power to shape laws directly? Learn how referendums and ballot initiatives work, their pros and cons, and how they impact civic engagement and political polarization in the United States and beyond.
More in Common Research Manager Paul Oshinsk breaks down the report’s findings and shares insights into what motivated Trump voters
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What is a lobbyist—and how does lobbying really work? Explore direct, indirect, and shadow lobbying through real-world examples to understand how power, money, and citizen action shape public policy in American democracy.
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We kickstart the year with the exciting release of our fall 2025 fellows' podcasts and their inaugural episodes!
The Democracy Group's Best Of 2025 series is back for another year!
Is Gerrymandering Legal? Learn what gerrymandering is, how it shapes elections before votes are cast, and what citizens can do to protect democracy from unfair maps.
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You're invited: Celebrate our podcast fellows!
Public libraries do far more than lend books or serve as polling places!
The annual U.S. Media Literacy Week just wrapped up last week!
What does it really mean to have free and fair elections—and how close is America to achieving them? Discover how experts, officials, and reformers are strengthening voter access, election security, and public trust in democracy.
Our member shows brought home the gold and silver medals.
We're so excited to introduce you to our newest cohort of fellows eager to get to work.
"For queer youth, by queer youth" podcast explores issues through a queer lens
This Bowdoin duo is demystifying Maine elections
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