Polygamy in the UK and the West raises many questions and challenges: integration of migrant communities, ensuring adherence to State laws, the role of Sharia courts and balancing freedom of religion and gender equality.
As narcissistic children of relativism and post-modernism, what else can we resort to but the faith in our own dreams, our own narratives?
Often it seems that the deep historical roots of people’s experiences of exclusion go unconsidered.
"Not everybody has a say in how Britain is run and devolution alone cannot remedy this."
In an important ongoing discussion on Can Europe make it? on what it would take to democratise Europe, one radical suggestion for a way to establish the necessary community.
The ‘prostitutes protection law’, passed 7 June by the German parliament, is a huge step backwards for sex workers rights.
Hemos seleccionado 10 artículos de entre los más exitosos para nuestros lectores en este primer año. Son buenos ejemplos de lo que DemocraciaAbierta está construyendo. Português English
Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has barely put a foot wrong in the days since the UK voted for Brexit. What should she do next?
“There can only be one answer …if the international development sector is to reclaim lost credibility and relevance in the communities that voted leave.”
"The British example should be a lesson for all of Europe - to remain united and at the same time not to lose its national identities."
openDemocracy's Latin section is an independent space to foster debate in the region. As it celebrates a year of existence, 10 articles that best capture its spirit. Português Español
Germany's parliament will likely pass new legislation today that severely infringes on sex worker rights and increases their vulnerability.
