United States
The United States is a federal republic whose people benefit from a vibrant political system, a strong rule-of-law tradition, robust freedoms of expression and religious belief, and a wide array of other civil liberties. However, in recent years its democratic institutions have suffered erosion, as reflected in partisan manipulation of the electoral process, bias and dysfunction in the criminal justice system, flawed new policies on immigration and asylum seekers, and growing disparities in wealth, economic opportunity, and political influence.
Freedom in the World — United States Country Report
United States is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2021, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net— United States Country Report
United States is rated Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
The Democracy Project
Even as Americans remain committed to the ideals of democracy, a majority see democracy in the United States as weak and getting weaker, according to a national survey jointly commissioned by Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.
News & Perspectives on the United States
NEW REPORT: Global Battle over Internet Regulation Has Major Implications for Human Rights
Press release
September 21, 2021
Cuba: The United States Must Support Cubans’ Demand for Long-Awaited Freedom
Press release
July 19, 2021
Iran: Plot to Kidnap American Writer Highlights Threat of Transnational Repression
Press release
July 14, 2021
United States: Congress Should Reauthorize Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
Joint statement
June 22, 2021
Diverse Coalition Provides Blueprint for Implementation of New US Anti-Money Laundering Law
Advocacy letter
May 5, 2021
United States: Freedom House Welcomes Administration’s Focus on Press Freedom in Foreign Policy
Press release
April 29, 2021
United States: Conviction of Officer in George Floyd Murder Case Should Be Used as a Chance for Change
Press release
April 20, 2021
NEW REPORT: Task Force on US Strategy to Support Democracy and Counter Authoritarianism
Press release
April 14, 2021
NEW REPORT: US Democracy Has Declined Significantly in the Past Decade, Reforms Urgently Needed
Press release
March 22, 2021