power around the world and the character of Islam. As the magazine grew, so too did its coverage of topics from climate change and regulation of global markets to the future of multiculturalism and the impact of migration. openDemocracy's mission statement asserts: "With human rights as our central guiding focus, we ask tough questions about freedom, justice and democracy. We give those fighting for their rights the agency to make their case and to inspire action." In terms of readership, the website had nearly 9 million unique visitors in 2021, with 40% of all returning readers coming from the UK. The Library of Congress stated, "openDemocracy is the leading independent website on global current affairs--offering stimulating, critical analysis, promoting dialogue and debate on issues of global importance and linking citizens from around the world." References External links (historic) British political websites Internet properties established in 2001 Centre-left newspapers Liberal media in the United Kingdom Newspapers published in London Progressivism in the United Kingdom Online publishing companies of the United Kingdom