On the thirteenth of February, 2019, Megan Kalili of Boston University published, "Trump's Southern Wall Is Eroding America's Democracy," …
Reading Between the Applause: Populism in the 2019 State of the Union by Caleb Logan
The State of the Union is an unusual speech for Donald Trump. The characteristically rash choices of words and passionate rants that were commonplace on the campaign trail were noticeably stifled by …
Response to “Trump’s Southern Wall is Eroding America’s Democracy” by Fia Frasz
I understand the concerns presented here--I’m no Trump cheerleader myself, but I interpret his ideologies and actions differently. Yes, his communication style is abrasive and divisive and I think he …
The Recent Indictments of Trump Advisors is a Red Flag for American Democracy by Brett Jones
Roger Stone Roger Stone, a member of Trump’s inner circle and advisor who served Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign was indicted of 7 different crimes by Robert Mueller, the special …
The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Democracy Itself by EJ Broker
Robert Dahl tried fervently to engage the term polyarchy into the political lexicon. It is safe to say that, outside of political science classrooms, it definitely did not stick. …
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A sign of Discreet Democratic Erosion in Japan by Takatoshi Sawayama
In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan(LDP) has controlled the government for over sixty years, excluding brief interruption in 1993 and 2009. LDP reassumed power in 2012 led by reelected …
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