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Confusion and Control: New Voting Laws Weakening Democracy in America

Confusion and Control: New Voting Laws Weakening Democracy in America

by Madelyn Stuart | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, University of Houston

A core component of democracy is representation through free and fair elections. Free and fair can be defined by who qualifies to vote and then by the actual ability of that group to vote. The SAVE Act, which presents stricter voter ID laws, with the intention of...

Ecuador’s Security Crisis and the Slow Erosion of Democracy

by Andy Hechiche | Mar 30, 2026 | University of Houston

Ecuador has been going through a serious crisis for some years now. The homicide rate jumped from 6 per 100,000 people in 2018 to 47 per 100,000 in 2023, which makes it hard for democracy to survive. Criminal gangs have killed a presidential candidate, murdered...
Control Over Media Narratives and Global Support for Ukraine

Control Over Media Narratives and Global Support for Ukraine

by Sarah Fosberry | Mar 29, 2026 | Suffolk University

Control Over Media Narratives and Global Support for Ukraine The Russian Ukrainian Conflict is a prime example of the modern decline in democracy globally, though not in the ways one might expect. Through this conflict, we see the power struggle of the media and the...
Fear Wins Votes: Trump’s Violations and Consistent Support

Fear Wins Votes: Trump’s Violations and Consistent Support

by Fiona Musaraj | Mar 27, 2026 | Suffolk University

Usually, breaking campaign promises consistently leads to the end of political careers. However, for Donald Trump, it seems that he is exempt from this fate. His polarizing rhetoric and constant violations of democratic norms have actually bolstered his support base...
Why EU Membership Isn’t Saving Croatia’s Democracy

Why EU Membership Isn’t Saving Croatia’s Democracy

by Halle Goldsmith | Mar 26, 2026 | Suffolk University

More than a decade after joining the European Union, Croatia still struggles with corruption, weak courts, and low public trust. This raises a puzzle: if EU membership is supposed to lock in democratic stability, why do these problems persist? The answer lies in a key...
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