Bailey Markowski - Democratic Erosion

President Gurib-Fakim of Mauritius Resigns in the Face of Scandal: A Lesson in Accountability By: Bailey Markowski @ The Ohio State University

One of the most important aspects of a functioning democracy is its ability to hold its leaders accountable. A lack of checks and balances or of electoral accountability can lead to democratic...

The Unsung Victories for Planned Parenthood and Democracy By: Bailey Markowski @ The Ohio State University

Ohio State University

Planned Parenthood usually brings to mind debates about abortion, Roe v. Wade, the Women’s March vs. The March for Life, and plenty of other controversial topics, mostly on a national scale. But the...

Party Polarization in America: Should We Be Worried? By: Bailey Markowski @ The Ohio State University

Ohio State University

The United States government has shut down twice, albeit briefly, in 2018, and again in the not so distant past of 2013. Many individuals in politics and the media have rushed to blame increasing...