by KELSEY CAITLYN HOLMES | Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
The recent general election in Italy that occurred on March 4, 2018, showed that the state is moving away from its democratic ties. Democratic backsliding can be defined as the breaking down of, “qualities associated with democratic governance within any regime”...
by Marissa Kelly | Mar 9, 2018 | Ohio State University
$250 to attend. $1,000 to be a host. $1,500—sometimes more—for a picture with the famous senator or celebrity or whomever the campaign managed to get for this particular event. If you’ve ever worked for a political campaign you know the drill—it’s all about the money....
by Judson Elsholz | Mar 6, 2018 | Georgia State University
Hungary has become a threat to democracy in Europe. Under the rule of Viktor Orbán, Hungary slid from a somewhat stable democracy to what can now be considered a full-blown authoritarian regime. Utilizing a complex plan to manipulate the political institutions of the...
by Anne Pfeifenberger | Mar 2, 2018 | Skidmore College
Discussion on immigration over the past year has been largely dominated by two topics: DACA and the wall. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump took the hard line on immigration and enforced his points with derogatory descriptions of immigrants. In an effort to satiate...
by Jillian Seigel | Mar 2, 2018 | Skidmore College
The United States was founded through immigration and has continued to be a destination for many people. The issue of immigration has been a partisan issue for decades because of what political parties believe is not only best for the country but for the individuals...
