democracy

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has outlined his vision for governance on Mars, proposing direct democracy as the foundation for its future colonists. What Happened: In response to a discussion on X about how governance should function on Mars, Musk suggested that Martians themselves should decide...

Former Microsoft Corporation CEO Steve Ballmer has invested $40 million in USAFacts this year to fortify democracy amid political unrest. What Happened: Ballmer founded USAFacts, a non-profit initiative, in 2017 out of a desire to better understand how government funds, including his own tax...

Billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio warns that the US election could cause chaos if the loser, especially Donald Trump, refuses to concede, resulting in a cutthroat all-or-nothing approach from both sides. In a recent interview with the BBC, Dalio highlighted that...

The Bolivian military attempted a coup against the government, which was thwarted by President Luis Arce. The President has accused the military of attempting a coup and has called for international assistance. What Happened: The Bolivian armed forces, led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who had...

Joe Biden won the 2020 election to become the 46th president of the United States, defeating Donald Trump. With Biden's win, Kamala Harris became the first female vice president In a recent interview, Harris looks back at the 2020 election and forward to the 2024 election. What Happened: Following...

One of the pillars of a democratic society is that all members get an equal say in political decisions and policy. When it comes to public elections, you don’t have to be a policy expert or have a Ph.D. in economics to have your voice heard. In fact, elections may be one of the few times in...