Democracy or Republic, A Simple, Profound Balance
What kind of government did the Founding Fathers create for the United States, a democracy, a republic, or both? The U.S. Constitution of 1789 created a constitutional republic with representative…
Democracy Is Not a Dirty Word
I’ve grown weary of conservatives reflexively saying, “We’re not a democracy, we’re a republic,” whenever a liberal claims, “Donald Trump threatens our democracy.” Both sides seem confused about what democracy…