THE BIG STORY: Democracy
Democracy on the edge: Democracy seems to be in peril. Should it be saved or helped to change?
Democracy - THE FACTS
Love and other conspiracies: ’Love Jihad’ in India
How to talk with conspiracy theorists
The space invaders: Psychoanalyst talks about our need for privacy in a digital age
Dark money: How thinktanks and billionaire backers corrupt democracy
How we are guiled: How to tackle disinformation and the power of digital platforms
Reviving democracy: The case for citizens’ assemblies
Action on democracy

CURRENTS
India’s farmers stand up for their livelihood
Western Sahara: ceasefire broken
Athletes call out body policing
DRC: landmark protection for indigenous people
Hard-won feminist victory in Argentina
Norway presses ahead with Arctic oil

REGULARS
Country Profile: Nigeria
Temperature Check: carbon capture technologies
The debate: Is homeschooling socially harmful?
Southern Exposure: Clubbing in Lima, pandemic style
The interview: Micheal Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Fight to Food
Agony Uncle: Trans women
What if...we banned intensive animal agriculture?

OPINION
View from Africa: Art is essential to build a better future
View from Brazil: Abortion rights far behind Argentina
View from India: Natural disaster plus Covid-19 endangers vulnerable ecosystem

FEATURES
Freedom food: African chefs champion indigenous ingrediants
Spirited away: Photo-essay on Nepal’s human trafficking crisis
The Long Read: Barefoot surgeons