Michael Kaplan: What Is Democracy?
What is the role of „the People“ in democratic decision making? According to populist criticism leveled against liberal representative democracy, the popular will is frequently disregarded in contemporary democratic procedures of decision making. CUNY scholar Michael Kaplan (Baruch College), in a recent article in Constellations, counters that the procedural aspects of democracy are in fact constitutive of “the People”, at least insofar as the procedures of democracy keep promising the achievement of a rule of the popular will at the same time that they preclude its realization.
Emir Zukić: Democracy Is…
"Democracy is a way of life we should always strive for."
The European Elections and Democracy: Four Insights
Europeans just went to the polls to elect a new European Parliament (EP). Now that the results are in, we can draw some insights for the state of democracy in Europe.
Populism Still Popular Among Political Scientists
At the annual conference of the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), researchers were debating populism in numerous panels and roundtable events.
Steve Sokol: Democracy Is…
"In a democracy, citizens elect their leaders in open and transparent elections, and hold leaders accountable for their policies as well as their conduct in office. Ideally, leaders are willing to build consensus and reach compromise to develop policies that benefit the common good."
Savita Pawnday: Democracy Is…
"Democracy is imperfect but it is one of the most just ways to govern. It gives voice to the voiceless and privileges compromise over absolutes."