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The Erosion of Democracy Through the Epstein Files: Protection of the Elites

One of the most important cases of our current time is the discourse surrounding the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was a...

On March 6, 2026, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani called for the dissolution of parliament and another snap election, after the lawmakers elected...

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is widely known for being well loved by his constituents. Recent polls, following his 2024 re-election,...

In March 2026, Italy saw the first major defeat of their current far right government. A referendum that would’ve allowed the incumbent to...

A ‘Franken State,’ The Future of Israeli Democracy “For my friends, everything”: Israel as a Democracy, but for whom? In 1948, Israel was...

Despite a concerted effort to create “democratic, clean, transparent and orderly” elections in Peru, with 8 presidents serving in office since...

"I feel like my country is being stolen by people who have come here illegally," a Tea Party member told researcher Arlie Hochschild. "People...

Taiwan’s 2025 “Great Recall” campaign marked an unprecedented moment in the island’s democratic history. On July 26, voters were asked whether to...

Democracy is often judged by whether a country holds elections, maintains courts, and allows political competition and debate. Yet in many modern...