Published 24 hours ago • loading... • Updated 24 hours agoShow Less IconPutin Should Be Challenged to Restore Local Democracy in Russia Summary by Project SyndicateEver since the American and French Revolutions, which took markedly different paths, democracy has grown most steadily when it has been rooted in local politics. Those who want to see a genuine democracy develop in Russia should begin there.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconProject SyndicateLean LeftFactualityOwnershipPutin Should Be Challenged to Restore Local Democracy in RussiaEver since the American and French Revolutions, which took markedly different paths, democracy has grown most steadily when it has been rooted in local politics. Those who want to see a genuine democracy develop in Russia should begin there.24 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated21 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageProject Syndicate broke the news 24 hours ago on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsPolitics Plus IconRussia Plus IconRussian Politics Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsPolitics Plus IconRussia Plus IconRussian Politics Plus IconShow All