Since the presidential election, QAnon followers have been forced to reckon with an identity crisis. “Q” failed to post for over a week after the election, and in that time questions about his …
Big Tech and Misinformation: How Increased Government Regulation of the Industry Can Safeguard Democracy
Despite their pivotal function as distributors of news, politics, and commentary to millions of users, technology companies have recently faced increased scrutiny and criticism for promoting platforms …
Inaction Leading to Erosion
The European Migration Context Since September 2015, Open Arms -a Barcelona-based NGO working in the Mediterranean- has rescued 61.058 people that would have otherwise drowned in …
The Subtle (But Dangerous) Demagogues of Thailand
In Thai politics, hostility is not a good look. Trump-style demagoguery of directly bashing opponents can almost never be found among political leaders in Thailand. However, that does not mean …
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Media Influence on American Politics
As the aftermath of the presidential election continues to unfold, many citizens both in the United States and abroad are nervous about the fate of the American democracy. Trump’s refusal to accept …
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3 Reasons Why the Media Needs To Act as a “Gatekeeper” To Protect America’s Democracy
Although Trump was narrowly defeated in the most recent elections, his presidency in the past four years has raised an important question about who is supposed to be the guardians of democracy. …