Free societies require open-mindedness, a willingness to compromise and respect for people with different backgrounds and viewpoints.
The evidence is overwhelming that ugly and impersonal environments lead to a sense of depression and anxiety.
To restore trust in representative democracy and professional media, invest in the conditions of a shared reality.
The island nation's leadership remains resolute against Beijing's election meddling and military threats.
An architect of the E.U.'s single market explains what's at the root of the mess.
Until the country as a whole is consulted, this constitutional crisis will not end.
The results of the European Union elections are not surprising, says novelist Elif Shafak.
American democracy now faces a new threat: authoritarian capitalism.