Just last night on October 14th, Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan applications went live on the Federal …
The “Overturning” of Roe V Wade: A Pro-Democratic Process Ruling?
In delivering the opinion of the court on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito states: “Abortion presents a profound moral issue on which Americans hold …
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El Salvador is Objectively Becoming Safer, But at What Cost to Democracy?
El Salvador is a country that many Americans have heard of but very few know a lot about. The nation has experienced a long history of turmoil with several military dictatorships and a civil war that …
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Georgia’s Politically Motivated Convictions
The country of Georgia, located at the border of Europe and Asia, has recently seen a major constriction of civil liberties. Once a member of the Soviet Union, Georgia is now classified as its own …
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Continued Threats and Erosion of Democracy in Poland
On July 12, 2020 incumbent Polish President Andrzej Duda won the second round of the presidential elections with 51.0% of the popular vote (BBC, 2020). Duda had first been elected to office in 2015 …
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Democratic Backsliding in the Ukraine Conflict and Renewed Prospects of Re-Democratization in Europe
The barbaric war in Ukraine seems to have a silver lining - the Russian aggressor has become a catalyst for European states to reevaluate their democratic standing and commitment to EU values. …
Democratic Erosion and Hardship in Turkey
Turkey has seen immense democratic erosion (backsliding) in the last few years of the Justice and Development party’s (AKP) rule in Turkey. Initially, the party brought about great prosperity, …
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Hostage Situation Shines Spotlight Back on Backsliding Democracy in the Philippines
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? On October 9th, an ex-senator was used in a hostage situation while prisoners were attempting a jailbreak in the Republic of the Philippines. The senator’s name is Leila …