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
United States: Political Interference with Prosecutions Threatens Rule of Law
Press release
June 24, 2020
United States: White House Visit for Poland’s President Sends the Wrong Message
Press release
June 22, 2020
Freedom House Awards Canadian Diplomat Chrystia Freeland the 2019–20 Mark Palmer Prize
Press release
June 19, 2020
Call for the Protection of Democracy and Privacy as Tech Responds to Pandemic
Advocacy letter
June 12, 2020
Civil Rights Groups Call for Protection of Democracy and Privacy as Tech Responds to Pandemic
Advocacy letter
June 12, 2020
United States: Messy Georgia Primary Should Be a Wake-Up Call before November’s National Elections
Press release
June 10, 2020
Support for the bipartisan, bicameral Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act
Advocacy letter
June 8, 2020
United States: Freedom House Expresses Solidarity with Communities of Color
Press release
June 1, 2020
United States: Executive Order Would Undermine Free Speech Protections Online
Press release
May 28, 2020
United States: Freedom House Applauds Passage of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Press release
May 27, 2020