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The Double Threat of European Democracy (sponsored by Facebook)
Democratic values and processes at the heart of Europe have been facing increased pushback, exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions on individual freedoms. As the
Union considers a new action plan to address threats emerging from both the digital
revolution and the pandemic, it's crucial to determine the issues that need stronger legislation
or regulation. How can technology, and technology firms, help deliver on these priorities?
What Can Ancient History Teach Us?
The Plague of Athens (430 BC) killed both Pericles and large parts of Athenian democracy, and
brought elements of chaos and lawlessness. Did this and other historical crises lead to more
suppression or a revival of democracy?
The Power of Belief
Are religion and ideology obstacles or guiding lights in a democracy? They can be powerful
forces for good in the pursuit of higher morals, in the care for the poor, in the promotion of
civil society. The moral and ethical principles of liberal democracy derive from religion, and
shared identities can give people a sense of community and purpose. But religion and, more
recently, identity politics can also be forces for coercion, abuse of the weak, terror, intolerance
and war. Where is the balance in the modern world?
A Citizen-Centered Theory
Mansbridge argues for “a theory of legitimacy that a) explicitly endorses plural sources of democratic legitimacy, b) acknowledges the aspirational quality of the many democratic ideals that make up this legitimacy, and c) recognizes consequently that democratic legitimacy is always partial” (Mansbridge, 2020).
The United States and Central Europe: A Roadmap for a Democratic Post-Pandemic Agenda
This report examines democratic solidarity as the main principle for success in a post-pandemic world, examining policy on both sides of the Atlantic and in Central Europe related to democratic resilience and democratic cooperation to foster a better world.
Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond
This briefing paper looks at the financing for development (FfD) work at the United Nations in 2020, an exceptional year due to the outbreak of the global coronavirus crisis in the spring.
Connections 2020: The Work of Democratic Citizenship
This report by the Kettering Foundation includes a set of experiments and findings related to democracy, democratic citizenship, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Democracy and Civic Life: What Is the Long Game for Philanthropy?
To explore where philanthropy might make more of a difference, the Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation invited leading thinkers on the future of our democracy to write about the challenges and opportunities for American democracy and what role philanthropy can play in addressing those challenges.
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