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John Patrick Grace: Is the US a democracy or a republic?
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (542+ words) The argument has roiled tempers for years. What kind of country are we supposed to be doing here—a democracy or a republic? Democrats, naturally, say, “A democracy; just look at the Constitution.” Republicans say, “A republic; just look at…...
Frederic J. Fransen: How much democracy is enough?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (524+ words) Two hundred fifty years ago, delegates to Pennsylvania’s constitutional convention in Philadelphia were wrestling with a question about which Americans still are arguing: How much democracy is enough? The constitution they created would make Pennsylvania the most radically democratic state…...
Live Life Fully: Your own declaration of independence
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (658+ words) And fire up the grill. While the 4th of July holiday in the United States focuses on the broad concept of freedom, I’ve been pondering on turning that inward. Political freedom is shaped by WHERE we live. And personal freedom is…...