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Photo of people protesting and holding up signs. One sign says: "Accountability."

Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

An illustration of a person standing gated in by screens and abstract patterns and colourful barcodes.

It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.

Two luxury yachts next to each other

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

An illustration of a fist shattering the USA Supreme Court Building.
Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?
An illustration of two people standing on opposite sides of a rectangular infinity loop

Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

Grapes in a vineyard
If you drink wine, chances are it already tastes different.
Jeopardy host stands beside winner on set
Brendan Liaw won three consecutive games, earning $59,398 in total winnings.
An illustration of people standing before a barbed wire wall, behind which are finger prints and a giant hand print.

Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

Shelves and dresser below "Seed Lending Library" sign
A seed lending library is an innovative concept that’s sprouting up around the world.
Vegetables in a mesh grocery bag against a yellow background
A UBC project shows how interconnected international and inter-provincial food systems are.