Don’t Trust the Mass Media! Don’t Trust Misinformation! Don’t Trust?
The specter of the mainstream media is worrisome and even more so when hearing about the growing concentration of media under a...
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Myanmar’s Fight for Democracy Won’t End Easily
Myanmar’s military carried out a promissory coup Feb. 1, 2021 ending a brief five year run of democracy that began in 2015. A promissory coup, as...
Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny, and The Russian State
A headstrong statesman and former KDB operative, Vladimir Putin continues to show unwavering strength in the face of recent political protest in...
Facebook’s Gradual Assault on Democracy
Communication and social interactions are critical tools that can either solidify polarization or depolarize democracies at risk. Social...
Myanmar: The Illusion of Change
The military coup in Myanmar on February 1st signifies a reversal of liberalization that had slowly been developing in the country since the end...
Church & State: Will the Relationship Lead to a Decline in Cuba’s Authoritarian Regime?
After six decades of state-led religious suppression, the post-Castro regime brings hope to religious freedom movements and the prospect of...
The Challenge of Propaganda in Today’s Social Media
The internet has become a net of propaganda with little prospect for change. As social media has an increasing role in everyday life, there is an...
White Nationalism and the Role Social Media Companies Play in Its Spread
Social media companies are not violating the first amendment by limiting what users can post. Social media has played a role in advancing social...