Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler, and Joesph Stalin. What do they all have in common? An authoritarian vision. It may seem foolish and dramatic to compare our current U.S. President with two of the most …
No Insignificant Mistake: Democratic Erosion as a Result of the Bungled Iowa Caucus
Democratic Backsliding in Italy and the Rise of Matteo Salvini
The rise of a Populist leader often marks the beginning of a period of democratic erosion in any democracy. In the case of Italy, the far-right antics of deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini marks a …
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Peace Through Lies: A President’s Abuse of Power in Colombia
Colombia has been infamously plagued with terrorism and narco-warfare by consequence of different socialistic guerillas in the country; and these guerillas have been strengthened through autocratic …
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American Presidential Illegitimacy and Democratic Norms
U.S. citizens are losing faith in democratic institutions. According to Gallup polling during January 2nd through the 15th, only 23% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing [1]. While …
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A Case for Democratic Erosion: The Iowa Caucus
In recent years, fears surrounding the legitimacy of elections has resulted in greater partisan conflict in the United States. The nation has become consumed by accusatory rhetoric and constant …
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GOP’s Acquittal of Trump Signals Danger for Democracy
It is generally believed that checks and balances are fundamental to protecting a democracy from backsliding into a more authoritarian style of government[1]. America’s founders feared a tyrannical …
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Trump’s Removal of Impeachment Witnesses Furthers Democratic Erosion In The United States
Boldened by an impeachment that died a quick death in the Senate and flexing a continuous loosening of congressional restraints, President Donald Trump forcibly removed Ambassador Gordon Sondland and …