What was meant to be a peaceful transition of power from the 45th to the 46th President of the United States turned into a doubting of the electoral institutions from former President Donald Trump. …
Internal Authoritarianism in the Republican Party Has Implications for American Democracy
The Republican National Convention’s censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their participation in the congressional committee investigating the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol …
The US Electoral Count Act: An Avenue for Authoritarianism
“Congress shall be in session on the sixth day of January succeeding every meeting of the electors” - Electoral Count Act The Electoral Count Act Most Americans know about the …
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How Misinformation Can Be Utilized to Promote Democratic Erosion
While in the past, authoritarians might have dealt with reality problems by manipulating media into serving their interests—and some still do—today, misinformation is a valuable way for authoritarians …
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The Senate Filibuster in a ‘Divided’ States of America
How removing the Senate Filibuster leads to further polarization in the United States and give greater threat to Democracy Senate and House Democrats, including prominent figures like Senator …
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Populism and Increasing Polarization in the United States
The United States is more populist than we think. Populism is on the rise, and many Americans have neglected the influence of populist leaders. The growth in populism is a main contributor in the …
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Trump’s Threat to Sue Shows How America’s Democracy is Eroding
Effects of the Capitol riot on January 6th, 2021 are still being felt by the United States’ people. As the Biden administration gets settled, inquiries into the riot have begun. Specifically, the …
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What Happens When the President of the United States Shows His True Authoritarian and Populist Leanings?
The world is ending. This is the thought that went through the minds of many Americans this past summer. It was a tumultuous period, filled with civil unrest, uncertainty about public health, and …