by Ashley DiBella | Oct 2, 2026 | Boston University, Universities
On September 18, President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Within a week, federal judge Timothy Kelly replied with an order restoring those news outlets’ access. Unfortunately, this solution was a temporary win and only...
by Yun Jeong Gwak | Sep 22, 2026 | George Mason University, Universities
On April 1, 2024, Bertha Gisela Gaytán stood at a campaign rally in Celaya, a city in Guanajuato that’s been torn apart by a cartel turf war. She was running for mayor, promising to fix the roads and get the violence under control. Weeks before, she had asked...
by Bora Yoon | May 18, 2026 | George Mason University
Democracies rarely die overnight. They decay slowly, often in plain sight for all to see. South Africa today is a good example of how democratic erosion can occur even without dictators or dramatic constitutional breakdowns. And today, South Africa remains formally...
by James Nelson | Apr 30, 2026 | Suffolk University
In July 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office. In Trump v. United States (2024), the court stated that its decision was solely for clarification of...
by Halle Goldsmith | Apr 27, 2026 | Suffolk University
The “Secret Club” Scandal, often referred to as the “Slovenska” affair, shocked Croatian society and uncovered deep seated corruption that goes all the way to the top. During strict COVID-19 lockdowns, when ordinary citizens faced heavy restrictions,...
