Madeleine Haas - Democratic Erosion

“Panama Papers” Show Panama’s Democracy Could Improve through Civic Engagement by Madeleine Haas @ Ohio State University

Civic engagement is a vital component of any democracy, however immature or struggling. Panama is one such young and struggling democracy. The response of citizens and government officials to the...

Planned Parenthood’s Continued Resistance is Encouragingly Strategic by Madeleine Haas @ Ohio State University

Ohio State University

The success of our democracy is predicated upon the civil debate and civic engagement of our people. Thus, the existence of organizations that challenge the parties and politicians in power is a...

Trump’s “Fake News Awards” Could Spell Danger for U.S. Democracy by Madeleine Haas @ Ohio State University

Ohio State University

The free press is a central tenet of democracy and of the United States Constitution. Indeed, a media free from party control, propaganda, and suppression is one of the most important roadblocks to...