by Joshua Emmanuel Ramos | Jun 29, 2021 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Some nation-states around the world have gone through intense polarization, democracies included. The United States, because of recent events such as the Capitol Insurrection, is an apt example of polarization’s corrosive effects on democracy. Mason examined...
by Danae Gaytan | May 11, 2021 | Boston University
Poverty in America is undermining the fabric of democracy. Everyone is aware of the negative impacts of poverty on stress levels and overall health, but it also impedes citizens’ ability to participate in democracy. Although there are many ways in which someone can...
by Alejandro Barrera | May 6, 2021 | Georgia State University
On April 16, 2021, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota were shocked to find convoys of tanks rolling into their town, as well as lines of National Guard soldiers standing in front of boarded-up shops and offices. This military presence, which was called upon by local...
by Katherine MacNeil | Apr 23, 2021 | Boston University
Since President Joe Biden’s Inauguration in January, many have speculated about the American ‘return to normalcy’ where his administration will aim to reverse many of the policies of former President Donald Trump. Although Biden has suggested America is “better than”...
by Tucker Weiser | Apr 21, 2021 | Boston University
On January 6th, 2021, Democrats won control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, all while the Capital Building was laid under siege. Those who took part in the insurrection hoped to disrupt the democratic process underway and even commit acts of...
