by LASINI THARINDI PIYADIGAMA | Mar 12, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Democratic backsliding is the process of democratic countries moving away from the fundamental ideas of democracy, like free and fair elections, strong rule of law and freedom of speech. This reversal of democracy is a phenomenon that many thought would not take place...
by Hannah Hoey | Feb 17, 2018 | Skidmore College
January 2018 marked the completion of Donald Trump’s first year in office, and apparently, a decline in quality for the United States’ democracy. Bright Line Watch, a forum for political scientists to discuss the performance of democracy, perceive potential threats to...