Democratic Participation

Youth Stimulates Youth: The Importance of Youth Leadership

posted on November 21, 2022 by Mark Casto

Suffolk University Tagged With: American Democracy, democracy, Democratic Participation, voting, youth participation

How often do you feel disengaged and confused by the current political sphere and agenda within the country? Many may even feel disgusted by the word politics itself. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone in …

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Populism as a Tool: Positive Aspects of Bolivian Populism That Aided Democratic Representation

posted on March 11, 2021 by Collin Thrower

Northeastern University Tagged With: Bolivia, Democratic Participation, Latin America, populism

Populism is often derided and with good reason. The term as applied in numerous cases offers little to praise. One common perception of populism is that it erodes democracy and often devolves into …

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MATA: A Brighter Future Costs Money

posted on October 28, 2019 by Summer Eggert

University of Memphis Tagged With: Bus Systems, Democratic Erosion, Democratic Participation, Jim Strickland, MATA, Memphis, Memphis Mayor, Mid-South, Shelby County, Voter Turnout

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is the public transportation provided in Memphis, Tennessee. The system was founded in 1975 to help serve the Greater Mid-south. September 25, 2019, Jim …

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