Still Waiting in Line: How Emotional Disconnection and Democratic Erosion Shaped the 2024 Election.
The most dangerous threat to democracy is a story that convinces people they no longer need it. By weaponizing grievances, channeling emotional...
Tulane University
Trash-talking democracy to remain in power: Costa Rica’s changing political landscape
The election of populist President Rodrigo Chaves in 2022 has called into question Costa Rica’s reputation for democratic stability and peaceful...
Trump’s War on Education Is Undermining Democracy
“Public education is the very foundation of good citizenship.” This statement, famously declared by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of...
When Democracy Erodes, LGBTQ+ Rights Are the First to Suffer
When democratic norms break down, the most vulnerable communities suffer first, and most deeply. In the United States, recent political shifts...
How Modi Turned Culture into a Political Weapon
Image of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at a BJP rally. The lotus symbol, central to the BJP’s identity, is prominently...
The Gavel, Not The Gun: How Viktor Orbán Rebranded Backsliding
On April 3rd, 2022, after polls predicted he would win by a 5-point margin, Viktor Orbán and his party, Fidesz, secured their fourth consecutive...