Democracy
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Seismic Shift in American Democracy (Summary)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a milestone in Civil Rights. Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, this act aimed to enforce the 15th Amendment, outlawing discriminatory voting practices and ensuring the right to vote for all citizens, regardless of race or color.
The Pareto Principle, why democracy turns on itself, and other insights
Introduction. Vilfredo Pareto was an Italian philosopher and economist. His ideas are common in political conversations today: the pareto principle, the circulation of elites, and more. Discover 9 insights from Pareto on revolutions, democracy, and more 👇
What the French Revolution Achieved: Behind the Cry for Liberty, a Bloody Path to Democracy
The French Revolution wasn't just a fight for liberty; it was a tumultuous journey redefining power and justice. It’s a story where ideals meet the guillotine's edge.
Is liberal democracy the ultimate form of government?
In 1992, Francis Fukuyama’s book The End of History and the Last Man caused a storm and turned him into a major public intellectual.
A Twitter thread by Jash Dholani
In his magnum opus Democracy In America (1835), Tocqueville saw the future coming He predicted the growth of the nanny state, our atomized lives, and Rupi Kaur’s poetry (literally) On his 217th birth anniversary Let’s look at 10 ideas from this classic🧵👇🏻