Political Event
By Trevor Marzloff Trevor Marzloff Professor Robertson Intro into Political Science April 14, 2019 Political Event Blog Post...
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The Corrupt Election Process by Jessica Redding
“The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism” by Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way, perfectly depict how elections can be biased and corrupt for...
First, they came for the blacks and I said nothing. Then they came for the Jews and I said nothing. Then they came for the gays and I said nothing. Last they came for me and there was no one left to speak.
What would the world’s oldest democracy do in an immigration/refugee crisis? The United States, an example for all other democratic nations, is...
Original Intent and the Supreme Court by Renee Colby
Of all of the things that the writers of the US Constitution may have intended, it is quite certain that their intent was to create a democracy....
Facebook’s Growing Role in Elections by Isabet Tranchin
Facebook now boasts more than two billion users worldwide, but this well-known social media platform also has a rising role in the political...
Japan: Populism and Government Responsiveness by Dillan Passmore
Populism has recently become a buzzword in the international political scene, and political actors feel frustrated when they try to reconcile its...
Populism: Disease Or the Cure to Unresponsive Democracy?
By: Lukus Berber “The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now”- President Donald...
Jair Bolsonaro has led Brazil into a Democratic Backslide by Eliana Durante
This year Brazil has faced changes in their presidential system which has put the country at risk of a democratic backslide. The 2018...
South Korea is Headed Toward Democracy One Impeachment at a Time by Kyle Hewitt
South Korea has been battling for democracy in their country since the late 1940s and has seen progressive movements toward a more democratic...