Online you may see arguments that the United States isn't a democracy. Are these claims valid? Democracy is a principle that speaks to the spirit of America. As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “We are ...

The Vermont senator speaks to voters on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour is an attempt to stand up to President Donald Trump's agenda. "I'm ...

The $300 million budget deficit and a proposed trash tax has some elected officials and members of the public questioning whether a manager-council form of governance is better than the current strong ...

This story first appeared in the Lede, a digital news publication delivered to our subscribers every morning. Go here to subscribe. The City of Madison last week hosted its first community meeting ...