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How New Media Chooses What Stories Are Being Told: The #MeToo Example by Kate Jamison @ Boston University

By Kate Jamison | Boston University In light of the recent #MeToo Campaign and all of the stories it has sparked, many are wondering: why...

Competitive elections are the bedrock of democracy, but America’s elections are being kept as uncompetitive as possible by party elites. Joseph...

Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent Compromise sometimes seems next to impossible in today’s political climate. Increased teamsmanship makes...

President Donald Trump has officially visited China and met the Chinese president Xi Jinping for the first time, and this caused wide discussion...

President Donald J. Trump once again lies in the pit of controversy—this time, for a handful of “not qualified” judicial nominations. If Trump...

In Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy, Acemoglu and Robinson defines society as two groups; a rich elite dedicated to protecting...

Climate change and democracy are not often thought of as topics that go together, but the two intertwine more than one would expect. The United...

“Fake News” has been a hot topic ever since the Presidential election in 2016. One main question people have is what exactly constitutes “fake...

One of the cornerstones of American democracy is the executive branch, led by a democratically elected president who represents the views of the...