The 2020 Presidential election has been unique in its placement in our history in just about every possible way. From the impeachment of the president running for reelection to a pandemic that’s …
“Only Some People Are Really The People:” Populism and Patriarchy
Populist rhetoric has always been gendered. It’s always been divisive. Yet, this division justifies and is weaponized by populism itself. Renowned Political Scientists Jan-Werner Muller and Cas Mudde …
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Democratic Erosion and LGBT+ Rights in Uganda
I. Introduction Uganda is an exemplary case of the democratic erosion that typifies a number of nations in Sub-Saharan …
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The Court of Last Resort: The Supreme Court and The Role of the Judiciary in Democratic Erosion
When liberal icon, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, died at the age of 87, less than two months before an already contentious and dramatic presidential election, the future of the United …
Belarus: An Eye to Russia
Since the first and only legitimate election in 1994, dictator Alexander Lukashenko has ruled Belarus with an iron grip. Historically apathetic to politics, Belarusians responded to the fraudulent …
Will the Pendulum Swing Back?: The Inconsistency of Colombian Democracy
During the presidency of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, there seemed to be some hope of progressive change in the country. With the help of far left guerrilla groups like the Revolutionary …
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