Donald Trump and Democratic Backsliding: The Threat of a Populist and More Polarized America
As the 2024 Presidential election comes close, many of us are asking the same fearful questions: if Donald Trump finds his way to power...
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Is Social Media the Cause of Polarization or the Key to Overcoming It?
The increase of social media over the past few decades has been influential in so many ways, causing the way people live their lives to change...
Understanding and Addressing Social Polarization Between Distinct Groups in America: Can We Bridge The Gap?
The history of social polarization in America is a web of economic disparity, racial division, political strife, and cultural differences. From...
Unraveling Mexico’s Democratic Backsliding: Navigating the AMLO Presidency and the Looming Shadow of His Populism
Andres Manuel López Obrador's presidency significantly shifted Mexico's political landscape. Elected in 2018 with a promise of transformative...
The Divisive Force of Technological Polarization: Understanding the TikTok Ban
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms, TikTok has captivated millions with its short-form videos and trend-setting content....
Sall’s Stealth Authoritarian: Senegal’s Election Delay
Senegal has been a democracy since 1960 when it first gained independence. It is one of the only countries in Africa to have never suffered a...
Mythological history is undermining democracy: Considering a 2024 Trump Reelection
Trump winning reelection in 2024 poses an extreme threat to democracy because of the damage already done through his increasingly authoritarian...
The Houthis Campaign Against Corruption is a Threat to Yemen’s Survival
Houthis promote their own agenda at the expense of the Yemen Yemen has long suffered from the effects of European colonization as well as...
Venezuela: Two leaders, one resource, no democracy
The story of Venezuela’s descent into autocracy is not one tale; it is two stories linked together by little more than a transfer of power and an...