by Andrea Gustafson | Apr 8, 2020 | Boston University
Many scholars have argued that American democracy has been slowly decaying, culminating in the election of populist Donald Trump. Political scientist Robert C. Lieberman et al write, “Trump has openly derided many of the core institutions of democratic governance: the...
by Lauren Hilliard | Nov 15, 2017 | Boston University
Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent Compromise sometimes seems next to impossible in today’s political climate. Increased teamsmanship makes gridlock seem inevitable. So, how can a political actor resist policies when the government is dominated by the opposing...
by Aidan Calvelli | Nov 3, 2017 | Brown University
From the Vietnam War protests on campuses to the Sudanese divestment campaign (that Brown students like Scott Warren helped lead), students have long spoke out on political issues. Just last year, students nationwide organized a massive “Our Campus” protest to protest...