democracy

US Racialized Democracy and Historical Institutionalism

posted on July 27, 2022 by Megan Morrell

University of Denver Tagged With: democracy, democratic backsliding, democratic decay, Democratic Erosion, historical institutionalism, history, Race, racism

Abstract: Democratic decay has become a worrying trend in many democracies, including in the United States. Many democratic erosion scholars note a concern for systemic racism as a …

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Dangerous Determination: Uber Eroding Democracy

posted on July 24, 2022 by Ryan Yong

Dartmouth College Tagged With: bribery, democracy, democratic backsliding, Democratic Erosion, FCPA, France, rule of law, Russia, startup, Technology, Uber, United States

This month, former Uber lobbyist Mark MacGann revealed over 124,000 documents of extensive notes and messages between world leaders and Uber executives around the world, which laid the foundation to …

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January 6th: A Call for Republican Resistance

posted on June 28, 2022 by Ellie Chorpenning

University of Denver Tagged With: Big Lie, democracy, Democratic Erosion, elections, populism, Trump, United States

On January 6, 2021, one of the greatest physical attacks on modern democracy occurred with the violent disruption of the 2020 presidential election certification at the U.S. Capitol. Trump supporters …

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United States Democracy in Grave Danger

posted on June 25, 2022 by Methusella Rwabose

University of Denver Tagged With: 2020 Election, democracy, democratic breakdown, Democratic Erosion, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Republican Primary, The big lie, Trump lie effects, United States of America

It's been nearly three years since most Americans elected president Biden into office; however, his election left some Americans hopeless and unsure of American exceptionalism regarding democracy as …

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The Rise of Far Right Populism in Spain

posted on June 11, 2022 by PICINOZBEBEK19@KU.EDU.TR

Koç University Tagged With: democracy, democratic backsliding, Democratic Erosion, populism

Photo:The far-right Vox party has been called far-right, anti-immigration and anti-Islam Vox has risen towards becoming Spain's third strongest party. As a result of its success, the government can …

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In The Philippines: Real Election Undermined by False Tales

posted on June 7, 2022 by Allison Nakasone

University of California, San Diego Tagged With: Asia, democracy, Misinformation, Philippines

The election of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, son of the previously ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on May 9th poses a great threat to democracy and illustrates the effects and loss of a …

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A Rise in Populism in Colombia’s Upcoming Presidential Election

posted on May 27, 2022 by Nicolas Rodriguez

University of California, San Diego Tagged With: Colombia, democracy, populsim

The upcoming Colombian presidential elections will serve as a symbol of hope for the Colombian as they may be able to finally shift the tide in electing the country’s first populist leftist …

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The Dangers of Disenfranchising College Students in New Hampshire

posted on May 27, 2022 by David Millman

Dartmouth College Tagged With: democracy, democratic backsliding, Democratic Erosion, elections, United States, United States of America

On March 8th, 2021, the New Hampshire state legislature tried to make me ineligible to run for office in my college town. That day, there was a hearing on HB362, a bill that would remove student …

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