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 2020, 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
Coalition Letter Requesting Federal Moratorium on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Advocacy letter
February 16, 2021
Joint Letter to DNI Nominee Haines on Accountability for Khashoggi Murder
Advocacy letter
January 7, 2021
United States: Freedom House Condemns Political Violence in Washington
Press release
January 6, 2021
United States: Freedom House Calls on Lawmakers to Accept the Presidential Election Result
Press release
January 4, 2021
United States: All Ballots Must Be Counted before Presidential Election Result Is Declared
Press release
November 4, 2020
United States: Media Agency Removes Editorial Protection for Journalists at Publicly Funded Broadcasters
Press release
October 28, 2020
United States: Freedom House Calls on Politicians and Journalists to Protect the Electoral Process
Press release
October 28, 2020