Sentences with phrase «health of one's democracy»

Since Trump's election, Soros has criticized him, calling him a «would - be dictator» and warning about what his win could mean for the long - term health of democracy.

«Transparency and the rule of law are vital to the health of our democracy and that is precisely why this case, like the Stormy Daniels hush money case, must be fully investigated,» Karen Hobert Flynn, the president of Common Cause, said in a statement.

The Chamber's deluge of dark money in congressional races should alarm all those concerned about the health of our democracy.

At the same time, however, it is understood that a little revolution is necessary for the health of the democracy.

When children adopt the values that dominate commercial culture — dependence on the things we buy for life satisfaction, a «me first» attitude, conformity, impulse buying, and unthinking brand loyalty — the health of democracy and sustainability of our planet are threatened.

The right to protest is vital for the health of a democracy.

Such cleavages in political power inevitably undermine the legitimacy and health of our democracy.

These figures might look plain on a page but they should jump out at anyone concerned at the health of our democracy.

But beyond electoral processes, it is just as vital to the health of a democracy that ordinary citizens are meaningfully involved in the discourse concerning issues affecting their lives and country.

Which is unlikely for parties that feel they may lose out in the short term in a shift towards proportional representation - putting party interests ahead of the health of their democracy.

«We owe that not just to ourselves but to the health of our democracy, which otherwise becomes a rich person's reserve.»

«If there was any imperative or need at this time, I think it's a focus on public financing to open up the competition that's so important to the health of our democracy.»

The health of our democracy relies on participation and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to stand.

«Indeed, the health of our democracy depends upon the government's willingness to ensure that the policies and programs it pursues in the interest of national security are truly relevant and effective in keeping us safe.»

I think it is vital to the health of a democracy that we have a broadcast media that is not purely market - driven - a media that seeks to raise the level of public information and discussion and not just reflect back a common denominator of existing preferences.

«Good quality local news is vital for the health of our democracy,» the culture secretary told the conference.

It is vital that all of them get a chance to compete because a) the health of a democracy is tied to our right to challenge power structures and b) the Red Sox and Yankees are going to be super-awful this year so we can't count on them for amusement.

As a political theorist, I'm particularly interested in connections between education and the health of democracy.

• 21st century learning environments and opportunities are essential to prepare all students for the challenges of work, life, and citizenship in the 21st century and beyond, as well as ensure ongoing innovation in our economy and the health of our democracy.

Political conventions may be challenged and redefined by every new government, but it is their role in promoting political accountability that ensures the health of our democracy.

Students analyze benchmarks developed by political scientists to measure the health of democracy in the United States.

The health of our democracy is tied to our educational system.

Nothing less than the health of our democracy is at stake.

Use our lesson, «Keeping Watch on Democracy,» to help students analyze benchmarks developed by political scientists to measure the health of democracy in the United States.

From an opinion piece published by the public broadcaster Australian Broadcasting Corporation What the High Court citizenship decision says about the health of our democracy

As stated in a letter joined by more than 250 chief legal officers: «LSC is the foundation on which the civil justice infrastructure is built, and we strongly believe that access to counsel is vital both for the health of our democracy and the prosperity of our communities.»

So, what is the right measure of passion in politics that is good for the health of democracy?

But how much data it sucks in, and what it does with it, is a question of major public importance — one that touches on the health of democracy itself, privacy advocates say.

On Thursday, the Bertelsmann Foundation, a respected German think tank, released its latest index of the health of democracy and governance in 129 developing - world countries.

But how much data it sucks in, and what it does with it, is a question of major public importance - one that touches on the health of democracy itself, privacy advocates say.

And since the health of a democracy depends on the involvement of its citizens — we must learn how to use our freedom, as Tocqueville put it — it seems clear that attempts to improve political participation should begin as early as possible, and not just with lectures about civics.