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posted on by Min-Fang Luo
Analysis of both quantitative data (V-Dem scores and survey results) and qualitative data (interviews conducted with a translator* who works in the government) show worrying trends of democratic …
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posted on by Linette Cervantes
University of Utah Tagged With: United States of America
The Latinx political participation in the United States is relatively low. However, Latinx political participation is higher in their countries of origin. Therefore, why aren't Latinx becoming …
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posted on by Grace Voll
Suffolk University Tagged With: balkans, Corruption, European Union, Montenegro, religious freedom, unfair elections
Montenegro is epitomizing the cliches “be careful what you wish for” and "the lesser of two evils". After 30 years, the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) lost its majority and a coalition of …
posted on by Thomas Richards
Salem State University Tagged With: free press, Law and Justice party, media, Poland
As the Polish government cracks down on foreign media influence, critics question if it is simply an attempt to silence divergent opinions. On August 11th, Poland’s lower house approved a bill …
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posted on by Jackson Chadwick
Suffolk University Tagged With: Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua, Nicaraguan Revolution, Rosario Murillo, Sandinista National Liberation Front
Daniel Ortega once liberated the Nicaraguan people from dictatorial rule. Now, he leads them towards autocracy. The result of Nicaragua’s presidential election was sealed months before election day …
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posted on by Haley Donovan
Suffolk University Tagged With: Autocracy, Consolidation of power, Corruption, democracy, Honduras
Back in 1982, when Honduras worked to pass their twelfth and most democratic constitution, Hondurans had hope for the potential of their democracy and government. They were optimistic about the power …
