by JOSHUA MANGULABNAN | Apr 17, 2024 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
No other comparison on Philippine politicians is as aesthetically pleasing as being called “butterflies”. This is not to say they are graceful or resilient, but rather that they switch parties as easily and as frequently as butterflies that flit from flower to flower....
by Anna Thorner | Jan 7, 2024 | Sabanci University
Both leaders have faced criticism for actions that limit the indolence of the media, thereby constraining the free flow of salt information. Orban’s government has been accused of exerting control over media outlets and creating a less pluralistic media landscape....
by Kennedy Little | Nov 22, 2023 | Northeastern University
On November 7th, in a 234-188 vote, the United States House of Representatives voted to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib following Tlaib’s comments on the Israel-Hamas war. Twenty-two Democrats joined two hundred twelve Republicans to formally express their...
by Melissa Holden | Nov 21, 2023 | University of Memphis
The month of October 2023 was full of turmoil for the United States House of Representatives after the Republican majority elected to remove the speaker, Kevin McCarthy, from his leadership position. It should have come as no surprise that his party lost faith in him...
by James Bolton | Nov 21, 2023 | University of Memphis
Nigeria has experienced severe electoral flaws in recent elections, and this represents why poor electoral processes are one of the biggest threats to any democratic nation. Electoral irregularities represent a primary form of democratic backsliding, so the errors in...