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Canada and Canadians have long considered themselves defenders of human rights, democracy, justice and the rule of law. Canada played a significant role in the development of what’s known as the liberal international order, including multilateral institutions like the United Nations, and international law.

Donald Trump's viral Chicago meme and his controversial 'Department of War' order have sparked outrage from Illinois leaders and residents. Critics warn the president's rhetoric fuels fear of deportations, undermines democracy and raises fresh questions about his intentions.

Democracy Noir, portraying Orbán’s creeping authoritarian takeover, has urgent relevance for US audiences

Democracy means a society and system in which everyone’s rights matter. Rapists count on this being untrue – and Trump is proving them right

The right to trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s also a critically important way in which citizens can participate in democracy.

A massive EU subsidy scandal has pulled back the curtain to reveal how power operates in Greece, says journalist Alexander Clapp

Money talks in politics, but greed shouts. Campaigns aren’t just fueled by passion and speeches—they’re powered by deep pockets with hidden agendas.

An earthquake that killed more than 3,800 people in Myanmar in March unfolded as the country was already mired in a civil war, in which armed militias and pro-democracy forces are fighting the military-led government that seized power from a democratically elected government

What sort of legislation do we need to stop neo-Nazis marching through our streets and threatening our social cohesion?

Incumbent prime minister says country on right trajectory, as opposition leader concedes defeat

Elected school boards across Canada are increasingly threatened. Ontario Education Minister Paul Callandra recently said he is open to eliminating elected trustees altogether. This would would follow the lead of Nova Scotia and Québec, where they have already been abolished.