On Wednesday, April 20th, the Australian editor and publisher Julian Assange had a seven-minute hearing with a London Magistrates’ Court. During this, the Chief Magistrate announced that he would be …
Orban Wins Election Yet Again: What Does This Mean for Democracy in Hungary?
Incumbent Viktor Orban wins fourth consecutive election as Prime Minister, which raises concerns for Hungary's democracy as the Fidesz party continues to extend their control. April 3, 2022, …
Polarization and a Federal Judge’s Ruling on Mask Mandates in Florida
Since the beginning of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the constitutionality of mandates has been questioned and tested. From the first mask mandate issued by the Center for Disease Control January …
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Democratic Erosion in Florida: A Focus on DeSantis’ Use of Redistricting
Following Trump’s close win of the Florida electoral seats in 2016, DeSantis’ won the 2018 gubernatorial election by just .4% more than his Democratic opponent, meaning the political preferences of …
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How 2022 Will Dictate the Fate of Philippines’ Democracy
As the 2022 election is only a few weeks away and Duterte’s tyranny is coming to an end, the state of Philippines’ democracy is in perilous condition as the frontrunner is Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of …
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COVID Pandemic and Democratic Backsliding in Ethiopia
Originally thought to be a reformer, Prime Minister Abiya Ahmed has not held up his promise to the people of Ethiopia. When he was elected Prime Minister in 2018, he loosened restrictions on the …
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Obama’s Endorsement of Social Media Censorship: An Essential Tool for Preserving Democratic Norms
Barack Obama made headlines recently for making an urgent warning to the American people, claiming that widespread misinformation over the past few years has led to the “weakening of democratic …
The Violation of Freedom of the Press and Media in the Philippines
The freedom of the press and media are essential components to democracy and there must be a continuous fight for it in order to protect countries from declining democratically. With free press, it …
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