Following the first round of presidential elections, in which no candidate received a majority of the votes, Colombia's top two candidates will compete in a runoff election on June 19, …
Undermining Education through Political Motivation
Recently the state of Florida passed legislation that would establish November 7th as “Victims of Communism day”. On that day students throughout the state will receive a one hour special lecture on …
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Understanding Populism and Its Effect in Bolivia
Populism is unique in that it can take on many shapes and is not tied to either end of the political spectrum but is rather an ideology. Populist leaders also rarely claim the title themselves but …
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Misinformation, Fake News, and Social Media: How Countries Are Combatting Misinformation
“Fake News”, two simple words that were weaponized by former United States president Donald Trump whenever he was presented or questioned with news he did not agree with. In the post Trump Presidency, …
Misinformation Ahead of U.S Midterm Elections
As the U.S starts to inch closer to mid-term elections misinformation becomes a big problem for voters to distinguish between truth and fallacy. If misinformation spirals out of control it can …
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The Ultimate Pandemic: Mass Shootings in America versus Europe
We have all had the same conversation at one time or another: the topic of the most recent mass shooting comes up, and someone says "Well, gun control laws won't help, guys like this will just buy …
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The Short Lasting Effects of the Arab Spring on Egypt’s Democracy Today
Protesters opposing Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi wave flags in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Wednesday. Shortly afterward, the military staged a coup, ousting Morsi and suspending the …
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A Rise in Populism in Colombia’s Upcoming Presidential Election
The upcoming Colombian presidential elections will serve as a symbol of hope for the Colombian as they may be able to finally shift the tide in electing the country’s first populist leftist …
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