http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground.html.rss http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/more-than-elections Eric Bjornlund, Co-Founder and Principal of Democracy International, Inc. Elections are just a starting point in a healthy democracy: The true test is a stable government that protects minority rights, rule of law, and free speech, and promotes a strong civil society. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/more-than-elections Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:08:33 -0500 http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/ingredients-of-a-resilient-democracy Valerie Bunce, Professor of Government and Aaron Binenkorb Chair of International Studies, Cornell University Elections in a healthy democracy hold governments accountable to the governed and ensure stability. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/ingredients-of-a-resilient-democracy Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:07:14 -0500 http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/the-lasting-impact-of-digital-media-on-civil-society Philip N. Howard, Associate Professor, Department of Communications, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Individual citizens and civil society groups employ digital media and social networking tools to communicate rapidly, verbally and visually — sometimes for political mobilization and dissent. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0110/preparing-the-ground/the-lasting-impact-of-digital-media-on-civil-society Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:05:57 -0500