It’s become common lately to claim that the United States is a republic rather than a democracy, as though these terms are contradictory. LNP | LancasterOnline published the May 19 letter “The United ...

A constitutional republic is a form of democracy. Last Saturday's "No Kings" protest spurred conversations, counter-protesting and misunderstandings. A video the Gazette posted of peaceful protestors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I write in response to Mr. Samuel Foust’s letter ("Article ignores history, reflects Trump Derangement Syndrome," Oct. 7) about ...

It is not uncommon to hear the opinion that our democracy is under attack today. Basically, a democracy is a form of government where political power is vested in the people. It is where people can ...

In regards to the debate as to whether our government is a republic or a democracy: a republic is a form of government where the power is held by the people through elected representatives. A ...

What would the world be like if we all thought the same way? No dissent, disagreement, or different opinions allowed. Some may see this as a utopia, with no conflict or division. Others would call it ...

With the constant barrage of news, it is easy to focus on the president’s newest outrage. Less obvious, permanent damage is being done to our republic’s founding principle of “democratic capitalism.” ...

About half of U.S. adults believe democracy is functioning “very” or “moderately” poorly in the United States, while only around one-quarter think it’s doing “very” or “moderately” well, according to ...

America’s Constitution is under attack. Critics demean it as a political relic at best and a tool of white supremacy at worst. Jay Cost demonstrates that these arguments are hopelessly misguided—and ...

I write in response to Mr. Samuel Foust’s letter ("Article ignores history, reflects Trump Derangement Syndrome," Oct. 7) about Trump Derangement Syndrome. I wonder if Mr. Foust actually has some ...