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U.S. sanctions 39 in Central America for corruption and undemocratic actions
The latest Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors Report lists 39 people, including two former presidents and dozens of officials.
In the U.S., democracy begins in the classroom
American students are participating in the democratic process, from choosing classroom leaders to creating change in their communities.
Why democracy improves a country’s economy
The United States is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy at the end of March. Learn more about some of democracy's benefits.
Kremlin plans sham referendums to annex parts of Ukraine
Moscow is rolling out a version of the same playbook it used in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea and later held staged elections.
Zambian youth set a new course for their country [infographic]
Young people in Zambia are staying engaged after the latest election. Find out how Zambia's next generation is contributing to society.
U.S. mayors come from all walks of life
In many American cities, being a mayor is a part-time job. Learn about some of the interesting full-time jobs they have — and why.
Local elections give individuals a voice in democracy [infographic]
Learn about the types of local positions Americans vote on every few years to select the people who will lead their communities.
Nicaragua’s elections: Neither free nor fair
On November 7, the Ortega regime used coercion, scare tactics and cronyism to declare itself the winner of sham elections.
Summit for Democracy: Galvanizing hope and action
President Biden will host the Summit for Democracy, a virtual event with governments, civil society and private sector groups, December 9–10.