The Vitality of Democracy

A reflection on the current state of and challenges to British democracy.   In The Vitality of Democracy , British-German politician Gisela Stuart argues for the urgency of expanded participation in the democratic process and considers the risks democracy currently faces. Although democracy is rife with difficult choices, she shows that if the people do not appreciate what makes this system work, they risk losing it. While no individual holds the answers, democracy allows for power to chang