With the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the youngest generation of lawmakers is demonstrating how they’re working together more effectively and rebuilding trust in U.S. democracy....
The Declaration of Independence declared that legitimate government rests on the ‘consent of the governed.’ Where does the social contract between Americans and government stand today? In this epis...
The Declaration of Independence declared that legitimate government rests on the ‘consent of the governed.’ Where does the social contract between Americans and government stand today? In this epis...
To mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Disagree Better hosted an event Feb. 18 in Washington, D.C., that focused on the state of U.S. democracy, highlighting ...
As the democratic branch closest to the people, parliamentarians are uniquely positioned to shape what comes next. To defend what must be protected. To build what must emerge. To affirm the princip...
There's a basic difference between living under a democratic form of government or an authoritarian one.
Watch former Representative Dick Gephardt's full speech at the Section 230 Press Conference on Capitol Hill.
2025 QUINCY AWARDS: REP RO KHANNA (D-CA) SPEECH
The Quincy Institute presented its annual Award for Responsible Statecraft to Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) at an event in the nation’s capital last night....
2025 QUINCY AWARDS: REP. THOMAS MASSIE (R-KY) SPEECH
The Quincy Institute presented its annual Award for Responsible Statecraft to Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) at an event in the nation’s capital last night....
Representative Adam Smith discusses his vision for U.S. global engagement, defense, and diplomacy, and sh...
This is not the freedom Nigerians were promised. 26 years into our democracy and we are still hoping for the possibility of a better #Nigeria. There is still much to be done to build inclusive gove...
A mock parliamentary session where youth aged 14–18 become MPs for a day—debating laws, tackling real issues, and learning how democracy works.