Democratic Erosion University Course Student Blog

Students enrolled in our course are encouraged to write for the course blog, and to read and comment on posts from students at other participating universities. The blog offers students the opportunity to analyze current events through the lens of the theory and case studies they engage with through the course.

Donald Trump the Nazi Reincarnate?: Godwin’s Law and How This Phenomenon is Counterproductive to Understanding Democratic Erosion

What do we hope to accomplish when comparing President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, a tyrannical perpetrator of genocide?

The Russia-Ukraine War Bodes Poorly for Democracy, But Not in the Way You Think

The Russia-Ukraine War is a serious threat to global democracy through the growing wave of isolationism in the United States, an entity that has typically been at the forefront of fighting authoritarianism across the world.

The Trump Administration’s Attack on USAID

The Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle USAID, increase concerns about democratic backsliding as it could result in a trend with the executive undermining institutional legitimacy.

Is the Venezuelan Government Facing a Point of No Return?

Nov 27, 2022 | Boston University

A once successful democracy, Venezuela has experienced a sudden economic downturn due in part to the price of oil dropping worldwide, causing a shift at all levels of the...

The Creation of the National Constituent Assembly

Nov 27, 2022 | Boston University

The National Constituent Assembly Creation Venezuela was once seen as a country that seemed to be on the right track to democracy in Latin America, but that changed when...

Ever Been to a Political Rally? Me Neither, Until Now.

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

Senator Bernie Sanders held a local stop on his campaign trail in Boston, at the Boston Commons. Attracting over 13,000 people, old and young, to show their support for the leading Democratic...

Here’s how Greenovate is taking on Climate Change in the City of Boston

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

The City of Boston is dealing with a plethora of issues and one of them is climate change. How does the city intend to fight the prospects of climate change that will harm our most vulnerable...

Bernie Sanders: Is Youth Support Enough to Win the Democratic Nomination?

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders recently hosted a rally in Boston, Massachusetts this past Saturday, in which a significant crowd of over 13,000 people showed up to support. Known...

“Bern Baby Bern:” the Fires of a Political Revolution

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

This election cycle is easily the most politically charged and polarizing candidate run that our country has seen in recent history. Compared to the fierce and nail biting conclusion of the 2016...

Is Human Trafficking a Big Problem in the U.S.? It depends on who you ask.

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

There are many different crimes than fall under the Human Trafficking umbrella that most people wouldn’t even consider. One of the most common misconceptions about trafficking is that the majority...

It is Now or Never: The Drive Gen-X and Millenials are Taking to Change the Course of our Nation’s History.

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

Today’s political climate must be one of the most unpredictable of its kind. Democrats and Republicans have been found to have little to no trust in each...

Is Democracy Becoming a Victim of its Own Success?

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

Reckless partisanship and the rise of populism have left some wondering if democracy took a wrong turn somewhere. Others are left hoping and believing that democracy evolves through cycles of...

Flip-Flops: Good for Beaches, Not Good For Politicians Legitimacy

Mar 5, 2020 | Suffolk University

Republican Presidential Candidate Bill Weld at UMass Boston “Let’s reintroduce prisoners to the joys of breaking rocks' ', promised former Governor of Massachusetts, now Republican presidential...