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The Politics of Shame: How Bobotante Narrative Poses Threats to Philippine Democracy

by Kziel Anne Marie Murcia | May 15, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman, Featured

In democratic countries, elections are seen as a great equalizer for each individual, as they are entitled to free expression, regardless of their background. However, this is not the case in the Philippines, as the 2022 election has turned into a battlefield of shame...
The SVP’s Latest Anti-Immigration Initiative to Mobilize Supporters

The SVP’s Latest Anti-Immigration Initiative to Mobilize Supporters

by Lorraine Nida | May 14, 2025 | James Madison University

Photo by: Anthony Anex In April of 2024, the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) proposed the “No to 10 Million Swiss!” initiative. This initiative is proposing to put a cap on the population of Switzerland at ten million. On March 21st, 2025 the Federal Council argued its...

MAGA Meritocracy and Populist Ironies: Eroding Democracy from Within?

by Andrew Mink | May 6, 2025 | Tulane University

The MAGA movement’s embrace of “meritocracy,” often wielded against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reveals a profound and damaging contradiction at the heart of its populist appeal, with serious implications for American democracy. While promising...
2025 Romanian Elections: An Election Redo and a Barred Candidate

2025 Romanian Elections: An Election Redo and a Barred Candidate

by Abigail Wilson | Apr 18, 2025 | Boston University

Only two weeks out from Presidential Elections, Romanian voters face a tough decision in deciding on the next leader of their country. The latest opinion polls show that nearly 40% of voters are still undecided on who to vote for. After all, most voters already cast...

Media and Democracy In India: How Media Repression Is Linked to Polarization

by Clara Cho | Apr 18, 2025 | Boston University

In early January of 2025, freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murderered in Bijapur, a district within Chhattisgarh, India. His body was found in a septic tank shortly after he was on assignment to invesitage alleged corruption around local road...
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