Despite being known for its role in restoring democracy and its efforts to sustain it, the Catholic Church in the Philippines is regarded by progressives as an obstacle to the country's further …
The Alienations of Muslims in the World’s Largest Democracy
India is the world's largest democracy; in fact, it recently gained the title of being the world's largest country by population, and fortunately such a nation happens to host a democratic system of …
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Church and State: The Catholic Church and Democratic Erosion in Poland
After Communist rule, Poland transitioned towards democracy. However, since 2015, the Law and Justice Party, or PiS, has maintained control over the state and begun to erode democratic institutions …
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Ban on Hijab in France: The “Anti-Separatism” Policy
In early February 2021, France passed a bill which raised tension within the country. The bill has a goal to enhance secular system by “anti-separatism” understanding. However, it has been criticized …
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Church & State: Will the Relationship Lead to a Decline in Cuba’s Authoritarian Regime?
After six decades of state-led religious suppression, the post-Castro regime brings hope to religious freedom movements and the prospect of participation of the Church in politics through multiple …
France Has Dipped Two Toes Into Authoritarianism – Will It Dive In?
A pair of controversial bills coming to the French Senate this month have many worried about the authoritarian pandering of the current administration, leading up to the elections next year. Some …
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Orbán’s “Will of the Nation” Does Not Include LGBTQ+ Citizens
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán has passed a series of measures effectively curtailing the civil liberties of the country’s LGBTQ+ citizens. A well-established populist, Orbán seeks …
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How Religious Representation Erodes Democracy in Lebanon
After decades of sectarian rule, the people of Lebanon have had enough. Since the end of the First World War, and the beginning of the French presence in the country, they have been living in a …
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