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Viktor Orban and the Backsliding of Democracy in Europe

by Nisha Rao | Apr 20, 2022 | Boston University

Early April saw populist leader Viktor Orban claim victory in the Hungarian election, with his right-wing party Fidesz winning a two-thirds majority in parliament. The defeat of the United for Hungary opposition party, led by Peter Marki-Zay, marks Orban’s fourth...

“Point Out Voters’ Frustrations:” The Downfall of True Political Discussion

by Pia H | Apr 5, 2022 | Rollins College

Scott Menchin The New York Times article “Can Republicans Win by Just Saying No?” by Blake Hounshell and Leah Askarinam examines the strategies contemporary politicians act upon to effectively transmute their ideals and message to the public in a manner that raises...

What the State Secrets Privilege Means for Executive Power and Democratic Backsliding

by Elle M | Apr 4, 2022 | Rollins College

The Supreme Court case of United States v. Zubaydah reached its final decision on March 3, 2022–a landmark decision on the issue of the state secrets privilege. Abu Zubaydah—a suspected al Qaeda lieutenant with information on future attacks–was allegedly held in...

The Conservative Political Action Conference Threatens Liberal Democracy

by Lizzy S | Apr 4, 2022 | Rollins College

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was held in Orlando, Florida on February 24th through February 27th, 2022. CPAC is one of the largest and most influential conventions for American conservatives. Many well-known conservative activists and...

Democracy in Haiti Is in Freefall: Will It Ever Stop?

by Jasmine Thomas-Petit | Mar 25, 2022 | SUNY-Binghamton

In July 2021 Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated. Prior to his death, there were various protests and riots calling for him to step down because of his corrupt regime and his refusal to step down. Moïse was elected in November 2016 and many citizens of...
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