Democracy

Learn about some of the initiatives resulting from the December 9–10 virtual Summit for Democracy, hosted by President Biden.

In a first-of-its-kind virtual event, President Biden convened world leaders to find ways to bolster democracy and unveiled new U.S. plans.

Young leaders sat down with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the challenges and successes of activism around the world.

American students are participating in the democratic process, from choosing classroom leaders to creating change in their communities.

Democracy is how voices are heard and progress is made. Watch how living up to the ideals of liberty and equality takes constant work.

Learn about the types of local positions Americans vote on every few years to select the people who will lead their communities.

On November 7, the Ortega regime used coercion, scare tactics and cronyism to declare itself the winner of sham elections.

President Biden will host the Summit for Democracy, a virtual event with governments, civil society and private sector groups, December 9–10.

A year after democratic elections in Burma, the U.S. is urging the country's military to end the violence and release the unjustly detained.