The military coup in Myanmar on February 1st signifies a reversal of liberalization that had slowly been developing in the country since the end of the military dictatorship in 2010. However, the coup …
The Challenge of Propaganda in Today’s Social Media
The internet has become a net of propaganda with little prospect for change. As social media has an increasing role in everyday life, there is an increase in propaganda to influence public opinion. …
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White Nationalism and the Role Social Media Companies Play in Its Spread
Social media companies are not violating the first amendment by limiting what users can post. Social media has played a role in advancing social movements, but it has also allowed the spread of …
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Myanmar: The Coup That Was Meant to Be
The Myanmar military took power quietly overnight; yet this coup did not surprise many people. Myanmar has struggled with democracy for many decades under both military and civilian rule. In fact, …
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France Has Dipped Two Toes Into Authoritarianism – Will It Dive In?
A pair of controversial bills coming to the French Senate this month have many worried about the authoritarian pandering of the current administration, leading up to the elections next year. Some …
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Democratic Subversion by the Cotton King of Benin
Sub-Saharan Africa is a continent notorious for recalcitrant dictators, authoritarian tendencies, and extensive patron-client networks. However, since the Third Wave of Democratization, the state …
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Greene Is Too Green and Too Dangerous To Be in Congress
A self-involved siding contractor with a passion for CrossFit is not qualified to represent American democracy. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene clearly lacks world knowledge, professionalism, …
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#RecuperemosChile: Chile Is Once Again Using Tools of Its Authoritarian Past
On February 10th, 2021, amid a worldwide health crisis, Chilean authorities deported 138 migrants back to their countries of origin. The images are haunting: Chilean police officers wearing medical …