ROSA Democracy Network

Post 1: United to Defend Democracy Post 2: From Words to Action Post 3: The Power of the Network Post 4: Tools That Strengthen Democracy Post 6: ROSA FAQ

“Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried.” Winston Churchill

Democracy is not fragile. It is resilient because it rests on millions of voices, not the will of a few. It is powerful because it gives every citizen a stake in shaping our common future. It is the only system built not on fear, but on freedom.

And yet, democracy is being questioned. Some call it too slow, too divided, too messy for the challenges we face. They whisper that “strong leaders” or “a chosen few” could act faster. But history shows us where that path leads: corruption, repression, silence.

The truth is clear: if we want to solve today’s problems, we need more democracy, not less.

Look at the world around us. Families feel the squeeze of rising prices. Jobs are being reshaped by technology and AI. Housing is harder to afford. Inequality grows. Disinformation floods our feeds, turning neighbors into enemies. Climate change and war threaten our very survival.

These challenges are real. They are urgent. And they cannot be solved by a handful of people in power. They demand the wisdom, creativity, and participation of us all.

That is why democracy matters — not because it is easy, but because it is the only system capable of bringing everyone to the table. The only system where power is accountable, rights are protected, and solutions are built together.

We believe defending democracy starts with each of us. It begins in our towns and communities, in the everyday spaces where decisions shape lives. Think global, act local! Every neighborhood that protects its democratic voice reinforces the fabric of democracy worldwide. What we defend here strengthens freedom everywhere.

Democracy belongs to us. And only we can keep it alive — by speaking up, organizing, resisting and acting together when it counts.

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Churchill’s full words, House of Commons, 1947:

[I]t has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time; but there is the broad feeling in our country that the people should rule, and that public opinion expressed by all constitutional means, should shape, guide, and control the actions of Ministers who are their servants and not their masters.

The ROSA Network Team – Resist. Organize. Safeguard. Act.
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