Civil society

A close-up photo of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wearing headphones

Illiberalism isn't just rising — it's spreading (Part I)

Why does there seem to be a global rise in illiberal laws that restrict nongovernmental organizations and civic life? Critical State's Sam Ratner looks at research on how policies that restrict civic life spread.

Illiberalism isn't just rising — it's spreading (Part I)
A Syrian child who lost both of her parents attends a gathering organized by a charity for orphans in Douma, near Damascus.

Hope is all but gone in Syria, but some in the country still work for change

Hope is all but gone in Syria, but some in the country still work for change

An L.A. Sheriff Looks Back on 9/11

An L.A. Sheriff Looks Back on 9/11

No Job? Volunteer Overseas!

No Job? Volunteer Overseas!
The World

Rift grows between Muslim-American groups and FBI

Rift grows between Muslim-American groups and FBI