Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State Address: The Heartbeat Bill Promotes Polarization
On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Tennessee’s Republican governor Bill Lee delivered his State of the State address for West Tennessee at Lane...
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Have you ever been to a city council meeting?
The seat of government for an entire city considering the passage or failure of new ideas in a meeting that is open to the public…has an audience...
Vladimir Putin: A President for Life?
2024. The year Vladimir Putin is supposed to step down from power after more than two decades of serving as both President and Prime...
Is America Experiencing Democratic Backsliding?
Trump’s presidency has been questioned by many since the beginning. However, it is the recent impeachment trial that has forced more and more...
Minority Parties Win Power, Not Inclusion, in Lithuania
In 2016, the populist Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) took center stage in Lithuanian politics after unexpectedly winning a plurality...
Gerrymandering – Democratic erosion from the bottom up?
Last summer, the supreme court refused to strike down the practice of partisan gerrymandering. While it is widely considered one of the least...
What Happens When Freedom Erodes?
What Happens When Freedom Erodes? The issue of democracy in the United States has been very much debated. The issues has gained significant...
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Reshuffle Is Step Away From Democracy
The recent resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the ensuring political turmoil in Malaysia is a step backwards for the...