Democracy as a governing system originated more than 2,400 years ago in ancient Greece to protect and promote the rights, interests, and welfare of the people. It can be thought of as the "power of the people" and a way of governing which depends on the people’s will.

A Democracy Minute is a Life Stories Learning initiative reminding us of this tradition by sharing diverse points of view on democratic values, principles, and ideals. The (11) 60-second thought-provoking segments available on the Life Stories’ Instagram channel will keep conversations about democracy alive and current for use in classrooms, professional spaces, or even shared with friends and family.