by Hugh Bradley | Mar 16, 2022 | University of Georgia
America is seen as a beacon of democracy around the world and the right to vote is one of the key principles of democracy. Having free and fair elections is one of the most important pillars of democracy, yet in this area, America is backsliding. In 2021 from January...
by Grace Voll | Dec 2, 2021 | Suffolk University
It has been a year since the 2020 presidential election. The ongoing discussions on voter restrictions, harsher voter laws, and voter fraud have begun to quiet down a bit. However, it is important for us to keep this discussion going. The importance of free and fair...
by Mikaela Linder | Oct 24, 2021 | Suffolk University
Recently, I attended a hearing held by the Massachusetts legislature’s Special Joint Committee on Redistricting where the newly drawn legislative districts were unveiled. Massachusetts, the birthplace of gerrymandering, has a sensitive history with the redistricting...
by Humayra Bramblett | Oct 14, 2021 | University of Georgia
By Humayra Bramblett When defining democracy, the right to vote can be considered one of its key features. Yet in the past decade, the right to vote has become a privilege rather than an inherent citizen’s right, leaving some with the ability to vote at ease and...
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...
