By Conor Gleeson The Polish authoritarian-friendly government led by the Law and Justice Party has created an environment conducive to spreading institutional distrust, anti-Semetic conspiracies, …
The March for Science, Mass Movements, and the Politicization of Facts by Anagha Kadambi @ American University
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, I watched as thousands of scientists, activists, and protesters peacefully marched down Constitution Avenue, past the Washington Monument and Environmental Protection …
In the Second Women’s March, The Movement Grows Into Itself by Victoria Hill @ American University
The weather was slightly cloudy, but surprisingly pleasant for January. Throngs of women of varying ages clustered around, carrying a homemade signs with a variety of slogans: “The future is female”. …
Can the Inclusion of Women Stop Democratic Erosion? by Nicole Wells @ American University
I recently attended an event at the United States Institute of Peace titled “Women’s role in Constitution making”. The focus was on including women’s participation in statebuilding in post-conflict …
Complicating Democratic Rule of Law in the European Union by Jake Farris @ American University
The backsliding of democracy in Europe, especially Eastern Europe is troubling for integrative nature of the European Union (EU). The concept of a greater Europe is now being tested by countries …
Crashing Through Democratic Guardrails by Jake Farris @American University
Guardrails of democracy ensure that everyone plays on the same field by creating an environment of general respect. One of the most important of these guardrails is mutual toleration. For the purpose …
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Can the Curtain Really Lift Over North Korea? by Dominique Kren @ American University
Sixty-five years ago, the Korean war was paused with a ceasefire, bringing about almost seven decades of intense hostility between the North and the South who, technically, have never ended the war …
March for Science from ad hoc protest to International Grassroots Movement -Soli Gebremichael @American University
I attended both March for Science (MFS) rallies in 2017 and 2018. This year’s March was conducted on April 14th, sunny Saturday, perfect to be in outdoors. The organizers invited more than 18 speakers …