When Democracy Erodes, LGBTQ+ Rights Are the First to Suffer
When democratic norms break down, the most vulnerable communities suffer first, and most deeply. In the United States, recent political shifts...
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The Ruling Family: How Political Dynasties Are Destroying Democracy in the Philippines
Same names, same problems. In every Philippine election, the same names dominate the ballots—Marcos, Duterte, Tolentino, Tulfo, Cayetano, Villar,...
Politics and Populism Brazil: Increasing Polarization
Populism has played an important role in the shaping of Brazilian politics over the past century. An approach that pits "the people" against "the...
Populist or President… ?
Populist or President… ? Donald Trump is significantly taking us backward.With the growing...
Disinformation and war : How the Violent War in Ukraine Illustrates the Power of Disinformation 1
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, information warfare has become as crucial as military strategy on the ground....
Russia fueling Democratic Struggles in Romania through the Media
In November of 2024, Romanian politician Călin Georgescu was accused of receiving help from Russia through the global media platform TikTok, to...
The Gavel, Not The Gun: How Viktor Orbán Rebranded Backsliding
On April 3rd, 2022, after polls predicted he would win by a 5-point margin, Viktor Orbán and his party, Fidesz, secured their fourth consecutive...
Executive Power: The Growing Threat to Democracy
Executive Power: The Growing Threat to Democracy We have learned about it, and if you are a citizen of the United States of America, you have...
Will the Measles Outbreak turn into Another Pandemic Similar to Covid-19?
Will the measles outbreak turn into another pandemic similar to Covid-19? We all remember how Covid-19 shut the world down. It affected every...