The Problem with Venezuela’s Elite
Since Hugo Chávez's ascension to power, Venezuelan elites have allowed for, and enabled the country's descent into authoritarianism. In September...
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Church and State: The Catholic Church and Democratic Erosion in Poland
After Communist rule, Poland transitioned towards democracy. However, since 2015, the Law and Justice Party, or PiS, has maintained control over...
Poland’s Fall to Autocracy Brings Warning Signs to The United States
In 2020 Andrzej Duda won Poland's presidential election with 51.2 percent of the vote. This very narrow margin unveiled the clear divide of...
Will El Salvador Ever Have a Real Democracy?
Gang members are secured during a police operation at Izalco jail during a 24-hour lockdown ordered by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in...
Disbelief in Democratic Systems Starts with Election Fraud
Trump’s election as president was historic for many reasons,...
Democratic Backsliding in the United States: Gerrymandering Issue
What is Gerrymandering? Gerrymandering is an issue that has not only stretched through US history in different ways but is something that...
Democrats Boosting Far-Right Candidates Could Impact GOP Long-Term
Preparing for this year’s midterms, Democrats have been releasing ads in support of far-right candidates with the belief that these more extreme...
Italy’s Submersion into Populism – A Period of Instability Seized for Political Gain
With a proportional parliament, multi-layered elections, and an established separation of powers in government, Italy would appear to many as a...
Is the U.S’s 2022 Election Facing Democratic Backsliding?
As the US 2022 midterm election continues, there are several phenomena going on in the process. The two political parties; Democrats and...