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 Mackenzie Patrick | Feb 20, 2018 | Ohio State University
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy. This belief is widely accepted by both academic political theorists and most U.S. citizens. However, a critical look at the 2016 election reveals increasing questionable election practices. Unfair election...
by Thomas Baumgarten | Feb 18, 2018 | Ohio State University
Some may argue that Trump’s use of the executive order is responsible for the erosion of democracy by eliminating the system of checks and balances that are in place. I will argue that the necessary checks and balances are still in place, and that they will continue...
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 Woeser Dolma | Feb 15, 2018 | Skidmore College
Bright Line Watch is an impressive organization that was created by Political Science Professors after the Presidential election in 2016. The Professors believed the Presidential election was a crucial moment, like the rest of the world, to express their concerns...
