Nov 13th, 2008 · A suggestion that Americans should look for their own ways to help their country, rather than wait for Barack Obama to ask, elicited many reactions from readers. "Call it idealistic crap if you want, but people want to be involved," one wrote. "We are not 'consumers' of democracy — we are the democracy," said another.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Fourteen torturous years in the making, at a reported cost of 14 million dollars, the latest album from Guns N' Roses' will finally come out on Nov. 23. As rock's answer to J.D. Salinger, Axl Rose kept Chinese Democracy under close wraps, but the anticipation outweighs the final product.
Nov 1st, 2008 · Behind every ballot is a poll worker — democracy's unsung heroes. Two poll workers in Palm Beach County, Fla., Pamela Goodman and Eleanore Kresch talk about the responsibility.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim majority country, and it has become Southeast Asia's most vibrant and healthy democracy. That might sound incredible to those who remember Indonesia as a police state run by the dictator Suharto. And despite problems such as terrorist bombings and the tsunami four years ago, Indonesia is clearly at the head of the democratic class.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Spreading democracy worldwide may continue with the new president, but policies are likely to look different than they did under the Bush administration. Both candidates have close ties to international democracy-promoting organizations.
Oct 21st, 2008 · South Africa's ruling African National Congress is involved in an increasingly acrimonious split. The ANC is facing a growing number of dissidents who are on the verge of creating their own party. That is raising questions about the impact of the ANC's problems on the country's young democracy.
Sep 17th, 2008 · A listener asks what gives America the right to "force democracy on people" in Iraq and calls the U.S. Armed Forces murderers. Capt. Rawlings reponds, "If you feel that we entered into this conflict unjustly and feel that we should not be here, then do all that you can to bring us home."
Sep 16th, 2008 · The Internet has given unprecedented access to information, but where do we draw the line? The Website Postyourtest.com invites users to share old college exams online. Is it cheating — or democracy?