Does Social Media Need More Oversight?
In a public appearance at Stanford, former president Barack Obama called for greater “regulatory oversight” of large social media giants. He...
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The Evolution of Hong Kong’s Independence Movement: A Radical Transformation into Unarmed Violence
Nearly five years after the famous Hong Kong Umbrella Movement, independence fighters re-emerged in the spring of 2019 with a vengeance in order...
Political Upheaval in Myanmar
In the past decade, the number of successful coups was on a steady decline, with a max of two successful coups in a year between 2015 and 2020....
The Extradition of Assange: A Dangerous Precedent for Free Press Everywhere 
On Wednesday, April 20th, the Australian editor and publisher Julian Assange had a seven-minute hearing with a London Magistrates’ Court. During...
Orban Wins Election Yet Again: What Does This Mean for Democracy in Hungary?
Incumbent Viktor Orban wins fourth consecutive election as Prime Minister, which raises concerns for Hungary's democracy as the Fidesz party...
Polarization and a Federal Judge’s Ruling on Mask Mandates in Florida
Since the beginning of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the constitutionality of mandates has been questioned and tested. From the first mask...
Democratic Erosion in Florida: A Focus on DeSantis’ Use of Redistricting
Following Trump’s close win of the Florida electoral seats in 2016, DeSantis’ won the 2018 gubernatorial election by just .4% more than his...
How 2022 Will Dictate the Fate of Philippines’ Democracy
As the 2022 election is only a few weeks away and Duterte’s tyranny is coming to an end, the state of Philippines’ democracy is in perilous...
COVID Pandemic and Democratic Backsliding in Ethiopia
Originally thought to be a reformer, Prime Minister Abiya Ahmed has not held up his promise to the people of Ethiopia. When he was elected Prime...