Freedom House: Democracy Scores for Most Countries Decline for 12th Consecutive Year

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Freedom House: Democracy Scores for Most Countries Decline for 12th Consecutive Year

A new report released by the independent watchdog organization Freedom House says that democratic principles such as election integrity and freedom of the press are weakening globally for the 12th consecutive year.