by Ricky Rios | Feb 20, 2018 | Skidmore College
U.S. democracy is changing, as do people, but is it really eroding? This is the essential question that inspires the work conducted by Bright Line Watch (BLW). The initiative is a collaboration between professors from Yale, Dartmouth, and University of Rochester,...
by Yanebi Blanco Bayona | Feb 17, 2018 | Skidmore College
All around the world, there exists a growing concern about the future state of democracy. The considerable rise of populist ideas globally, but especially inside Western democracies is the main cause of anxiety for contemporary social scientists, journalists, and part...
by Anne Pfeifenberger | Feb 17, 2018 | Skidmore College
Our Democracy has Bright Lines that when crossed compromise our democratic values and rights. The erosions of those lines and democratic norms has now come to the fore as one of the largest political debates since Donald Trump won the presidential election in November...
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...
by Dylan Quinn | Feb 17, 2018 | Skidmore College
In the Information Age, facts have never been more elusive. Despite a robust civil society and strong education system, Americans struggle to secure the truth within an increasingly polarized political environment. The election of Donald Trump and the entrance of...
