On Sunday, January 13th of this year, hundreds of Polish residents flocked to an outdoor stage in Gdansk to attend the Great Orchestra of Christmas, Poland’s largest annual charity event. It was the …
Citizens Bring Controversial Issues to the Columbia City Council by Isa Colyer
A defining feature of local democracies is that these smaller units of government can allow for more direct participation by the public. In Columbia, Missouri, each of the city council’s monthly …
Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Reveals the Undemocratic Nature of the National Emergencies Act by Isa Colyer
On February 15, President Trump declared a national emergency over the situation on the United States--Mexico border. This move allows the president to divert $3.6 billion from various military …
