Polluting the Polity: Is an Informed Citizenry Essential to Democracy? by Kenneth Coleman
Muller posits that, in order to hold an accountable government, "it is crucial that citizens be well informed about politics" [1]. There is a...
Universities
America, Disenfranchised: How the Electoral College Has Failed the United States
By Aaron Walters There is no doubt that recent phenomenon in the United States have fostered a greater degree of institutional reflection in...
Egypt: Why Democracy is More Than the Right to Vote by Justin Saint-Loubert-Bie
The Egyptian people ratified constitutional amendments significantly expanding President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s power in an April referendum. The...
A Fine Day to Lobby by Cherish Dunk
On a cold Thursday, I went to the City Capitol building in downtown Atlanta, wanting to contribute not knowing what to expect I was a bit...
Reflections at McDonough City Hall by Zachary Thomas
On Monday, March 18, 2019, I had the opportunity to attend the McDonough City Council Meeting at McDonough City Hall in McDonough, Georgia. While...
“Behind the Scenes” of my Town (City Council Meeting) by Sommer Garmon
I sat in my town’s City Hall building, not really sure what to expect, as I had never attended any sort of political event. I was the first to...
The Great Emptying by Alex Kendrick
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019: the mayor opens the City Council meeting in Conyers, Georgia with a prayer and the pledge. This is not an unusual...
Rockdale Republicans by Doran Johnson
Rockdale Republicans On March 7, 2019, I attended a monthly meeting of the Rockdale Republicans GOP. At this meeting, I was able to observe and...
A Democracy Battle: China and Hong Kong
Prior to the year 1997, Hong Kong was a British territory in Southeastern China. However, after 1997, China gained Hong Kong and has since eroded...