Anna Thorner - Democratic Erosion

Do Americans’ views on identity increase the risk of democratic erosion in the United States?

“Our democracy is at stake” might as well become the official tagline for all U.S. elections. The threats of authoritarianism and democratic erosion seem to always be leering around the corner, and...

The Lack of Humanitarian Aid in Haiti

Ursinus College

Haiti is currently facing a political and social crisis. The rest of the world has fallen silent in terms of providing necessary aid and military action to help the victims of Haiti. Haiti is a...

Corruption, Economics, and Catastrophe: Democratic Erosion in Brazil

William Jewell College

Today in Brazil, corruption charges could undermine democracy. While the democracy holds competitive elections and sits on a 72% "free" scale, the country holds high when it comes to polarization,...