Democracy
Education Ministry denies report claiming chapters on liberal democracy removed from curriculum
"We are undergoing a crisis over the character of the state and democracy. It's unreasonable that precisely the topics related to this would be removed from the civics matriculation."
America is in free fall: The collapse of the Center endangers democracy everywhere - opinion
Iran's looming collapse: Dangers of civil war, regional instability
Ex-judge, A-G to 'Post': Nothing in Halacha stopping Torah scholars from serving in IDF
The Polish precedent: Locking out the attorney-general - opinion
Blocking Attorney-General Baharav-Miara from accessing her office marks an escalation in attempts to erode the rule of law.
Official Bolivia presidential count shows centrist Rodrigo Paz in surprise lead
"This election feels hopeful. We need a change of direction," a teacher in La Paz said.
The new Knesset Museum: Is one of its tasks to bolster democracy? - opinion
The dissonance between what is happening in today’s Knesset and what is displayed in the Knesset Museum is worth considering.
Can technology save Israel's democracy from decades-long decay?
Here is the rather shocking evidence of the decades-long decay of democracy in Israel and abroad, a problem long neglected, and an interview with an expert who proposes a sweeping solution.
Eyal Gur: Fighting in Jerusalem for Israel's democratic, religious, Zionist values
Jerusalemite of the week: Under Eyal Gur's guidance, Safeguarding Our Shared Home has grown and is taking a stand against major issues facing Israeli society.
EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion
The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.
Israel’s missing constitution creates a half-democracy - opinion
Israel's brittle democracy is vulnerable to attacks from within because of its lack of a constitution and other critical elements.
A-G Baharav-Miara: Dismissal hearing part of 'political deal' aimed at ensuring gov't's survival
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
Is a democratic Iran possible? - opinion
Two organizations situated outside Iran are dedicated to bringing it about. However, they are at loggerheads with each other.
Jew-hatred knows no borders: Israel is everything Iran's regime hates - opinion
It’s the same ancient hatred that has chased the Jewish people from continent to continent and century after century. Today, that hatred wears a black turban in Tehran.
Benny Gantz's faction to hold leadership primaries as Israeli election looms
Gantz’s party will hold leadership elections and open public registration amid falling polls and rising support for Eisenkot.