Hungarian Democracy: The Gradual Decline of Democratic Norms
On April 3rd, 2022, Hungary held elections for the National Assembly and for the prime minister. The nation’s incumbent leader, Prime Minister...
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The Conservative Political Action Conference Threatens Liberal Democracy
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was held in Orlando, Florida on February 24th through February 27th, 2022. CPAC is one...
To Fund or Not to Fund? Police Rhetoric and Democratic Backsliding
Perceptions on crime rates among American citizens radically differ from the truth of the matter.[i] Who is to blame for this widespread...
Extremism Is a Global Threat: Here is Why
“How far right extremism is becoming a global threat” published by The Economist details the ways in which radicalization has infected numerous...
Social Media: The Digital Echo Chamber That Is Eroding Democracy
Social media has successfully accomplished its goal of making connections and spreading ideas and information. Billions of users across the globe...
The Impact of Racial Reparations on Perceived Status Threat of the White American
Racial Reparations aim to close the wealth gap between minorities and the rest of the population, that stems from slavery and the systematic...
“The Republicans Try for a Hail Mary Pass”
The Republican’s have run out of options. They have successfully obstructed any hopes of a Democratic appointment to the Supreme Court since...
The Ongoing Effects and Investigation of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol, and Trump’s Inability to Claim Accountability
Trump has become an infamous populist regarding his actions in office, and those thereafter since he lost the 2020 election. After the riot at...
Equalizing Opportunities to Avoid Populism
According to Yascha Mounk, populism is “Some attempt by ambitious politicians to mobilize the masses in opposition to an establishment...