Navy Captain Brett Crozier addressing his crew in 2019 As of today, the world continues to be shut down as the entire international community scrambles to fight COVID-19, a fight that has become a …
The Powers of the Imperial Presidency
The current political state of American politics has resulted in an overall concern that our democracy is in crisis. Contemporary concern of an unresponsive political system aimed towards addressing …
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Losing Faith: Fear Tactics, Cynicism, and Auguries
“Democracy’s Enemy Within,” an article published by the Economist in August of 2019, discusses the fatal flaw that is deteriorating many of the world’s modern democracies from the inside out: …
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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 …
Breaking (Fake) News
Enshrined in the United States Constitution, freedom of the press is integral to the success of democracy. The press serves as the people’s watchdog, a voice for the voiceless, and a check on the …
Anti-Immigrant Trump shakes crowd for 2020
A right to live in a peaceful place, a right to get asylum and a right to live without discrimination or prejudice. These are few of the basic human rights we are taught when we were still living in …
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The Democratic and Geopolitical Repercussions of US Withdrawal from Syria
The departure of US forces from Syria serves as a capitulation to authoritarian forces and as a death knell to any hope of democratic peace brokering. President Trump’s decision to withdraw US …
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Defying Subpoenas: A Practice in Democratic Erosion by Emily Morrison
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives will hold a vote on whether or not to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress. These charges stem from Barr's refusal to comply with House …
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