by Myanne J | Apr 6, 2021 | Rollins College
Thomas B. Edsall examines the extent to which social media platforms have contributed to democratic backsliding in the United States in his article, “Democracy Is Weakening Right in Front of Us”. Through research and multiple perspectives, he reveals how...
by Andrew R | Apr 5, 2021 | Rollins College
On March 25th, The Washington Post published an article titled “Georgia governor signs into law sweeping voting bill that curtails the use of drop boxes and imposes new ID requirements for mail voting”. The article sums up the many new reforms to voting procedures for...
by Abigail Hegarty | Mar 16, 2021 | Northeastern University
In this time of increasing misinformation, polarization, and erosion of democracy in the United States, leaders with populist messages such as Marjorie Taylor Greene have mobilized voters to increase their power in government. In the case of Representative Greene,...
by Matthew Barrow | Mar 11, 2021 | Northeastern University
Can independent electoral commissions save American democracy from its gridlocked legislature? Based on its international implementation, no! Independent electoral commissions in this post will be defined as groups removed from the partisan process (typically state...
by James Lyons | Mar 1, 2021 | Northeastern University
The insurrection at the capitol and Trump’s second acquittal are proof that white supremacists are the best stealth authoritarians [1]. Their attempted coup is a clear example that our political system lacks mutual toleration – the idea that political opponents aren’t...
