It is of little doubt that President Trump is a populist, and that “Trumpism” is simply his brand of populism. His campaign strategy and rhetoric reflected all the major signs of populist appeal: …
Impact of Russian Interference Extends Far Beyond Elections by William Weber @ The Ohio State University
Robert Mueller's investigation has captured the attention and, at least for some, hopes, of the American public. Though past investigations have weighed heavily upon the minds of many citizens, few, …
The Federal Bureau of Instigation by Joseph Glandorf @ The Ohio State University
When such a firmly established American institution of justice as the FBI falls under attack by prominent members of the “law and order” party, it should be clear to everyone that something is …
“Mark My Words: How Trump and Chavez Appeal to the Proletariat” by Kennedy Inman @ Georgia State University
Trump. A name that is synonymous with orange skin, red hats, and many opinions, especially on military parades and immigration. Chávez. A lesser known name when he began, yet became the leader of …
Trump’s Fake News Awards Are a Threat to American Democracy By Jillian Newman @ Ohio State University
Donald Trump’s recent Fake News Awards may seem like just another harmless jab by Trump to the media that he often taunts, but it is much more than that. To have a sitting president attack his own …
Bright Line Watch Offers Glimpse, Not Full Picture, on Democratic Erosion by Austin Albertson @ Skidmore College
After the release of their 4th wave of survey results, Bright Line Watch, a “democracy watch-dog” of sorts, has compiled some extensive data concerning the state of the American democracy. The …
Catching the “Bad Hombres”: The United States undermines its own efforts by Roxana Sanchez @ Brown University
Trump’s infamous comments during the 2016 presidential elections about Mexican immigrants and his stubborn efforts to build an expensive wall on the US-Mexico border are not reflective of true …
Trump and the “Foreigner Crisis”: When Believing is not Seeing by Micah Rosen @ Brown University
Crisis is an anti-democratic leader’s best friend. Populists in particular will often use the pretext of crisis—an ongoing and imminent threat to culture, security, or stability—in order to win …