The Case of Marjorie Taylor Greene
In this time of increasing misinformation, polarization, and erosion of democracy in the United States, leaders with populist messages such as...
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Conflicted Bosnia: Polarization, Backsliding, and Uneven Authoritarianism
The Balkan Wars of the 1990s was a period that saw destruction of institutions, corruption of the media, extreme polarization, and genocide in...
New Ideas: The Takeover of Salvador’s Establishment
After months of being accused as an authoritarian, President Nayib Bukele has now established a supermajority in legislative seats. This...
Can Independent Electoral Commissions Save American Democracy?
Can independent electoral commissions save American democracy from its gridlocked legislature? Based on its international implementation, no!...
Orbán’s “Will of the Nation” Does Not Include LGBTQ+ Citizens
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán has passed a series of measures effectively curtailing the civil liberties of the country’s LGBTQ+...
Populism as a Tool: Positive Aspects of Bolivian Populism That Aided Democratic Representation
Populism is often derided and with good reason. The term as applied in numerous cases offers little to praise. One common perception of populism...
White Supremacists Are the Best Stealth Authoritarians
The insurrection at the capitol and Trump’s second acquittal are proof that white supremacists are the best stealth authoritarians [1]. Their...
Not So Fast: Student-Led Protests Stop Coup in its Tracks
On Monday, November 9th, Peruvian congress voted to impeach President Martín Vizcarra and remove him from office. Congress accused Vizcarra of...
Changes to Drug Enforcement Law in the United States Pose Challenge for Democracy
The United States is in the midst of a sea change in public opinion in how it approaches the issue of drug addiction. Proposed changes are not...