In their past eight years of control, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has eroded judicial and constitution checks and balances while centralizing media ownership. These attacks on democratic …
Right Wing Populism in Spain: How the VOX Party Serves as an International Threat to Climate Change
VOX, a right-wing populism party in Spain, is renowned for its denial of global warming. Experts believe this is the reason for its political success as the party was established in 2013 with …
1922 in 2022: The Return of the Far Right in Italy
The polls have closed; the votes have been tallied; the election is over -- Giorgia Meloni, head of the far-right Brothers of Italy Party is the country’s next prime minister. Meloni, who is the …
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Trump’s Role In Creating Anti-Democratic Norms
Trump's speech on January 6th, 2021 Trump's Role In Creating Anti-Democratic Norms US democracy is in jeopardy due to the Republican party's appeasement and pandering to far right-wing populism. …
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The Gauche Left: Why Can’t French Leftists Place in Round 2, and Why Does It Matter?
On April 24, French President Emmanuel Macron won the second round of the French presidential election, winning both a second term in office and a second campaign against rival Marine Le Pen. The …
Will France Elect a Demagogue as Its Next President?
On Sunday, April 10th, France will enter its first round of elections for the 2022 presidential race. Amongst the eight candidates running, current French President Emmanuel Macron of the Republican …
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Decrease in Right-wing Populist Support for Putin
On the morning of February 24, Putin ordered a “special military operation” under the guise of demilitarizing, denazifying, and democratizing Ukraine. This came after weeks of stationing hundreds of …
How Donald Trump Used Populist Rhetoric to Justify Anti-Democratic Stances and Actions Related to Immigration
Throughout his four years in office, President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on immigration was unparalleled. Trump’s willingness to brazenly insult immigrants and ethnic minorities directly played into his …