Category: Democracy
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The Exodus of Experienced Election Officials: A Crisis in American Democracy
High Turnover and Human Error in Luzerne County Highlight a Larger Problem In the wake of the 2020 US presidential election, Luzerne County in Pennsylvania became the center of controversy when nine mail-in ballots were found in the trash. Former President Donald Trump seized on the incident, claiming it was evidence of election rigging. However,…
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The Cost of Corruption: How Illinois’ Democracy is Being Impacted
Despite repeated corruption scandals, Illinoisans remain engaged in the democratic process. In a recent federal court hearing, U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger scolded a convicted businessman for contributing to the city of Chicago’s reputation as the “capital of corruption.” This incident raises the question: why does public corruption persist in Illinois? This article explores the…
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The Cost of Corruption: How Illinois’ Democracy is Being Impacted
Despite a surge in corruption cases, Illinoisans continue to lose faith in their government institutions. Public corruption has once again taken center stage in a Chicago courtroom, as businessman James Weiss awaits his sentencing for bribery and lying to the FBI. The case highlights the pervasive issue of corruption in Illinois, a state that has…
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Henry Kissinger Warns of Democracy’s Peril Amidst Rising Income Inequality
The former diplomat highlights the dangers facing Western democracies due to the disappearance of the middle class and the erosion of values like compromise and understanding. Renowned diplomat Henry Kissinger has sounded the alarm on the state of democracy in the West, emphasizing the grave threat posed by widening income inequalities. In an interview with…
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The Unholy Alliance: Government and Higher Education’s Censorship Partnership
Revelations of a government-higher education partnership to censor political speech before the 2020 election sparks outrage and calls for action. In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborated with Stanford University and the University of Washington to create “disinformation” groups. These groups were tasked with censoring…
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DHS and Universities Collaborate to Censor Political Speech: Threatening Democracy
Revealed partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and higher education institutions raises concerns over free speech and government control. In a shocking revelation, it has been uncovered that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborated with Stanford University and the University of Washington to create “disinformation” groups aimed at censoring political speech in the…
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Government-University Alliance: Threatening Democracy through Censorship
Revealing the Disturbing Partnership Between the DHS and Higher Education Institutions The recent revelation that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborated with Stanford University and the University of Washington to censor political speech in the lead-up to the 2020 election has sent shockwaves through the American public. The free exchange of ideas is the…
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DHS Partnership with Universities Exposes Government Censorship Efforts
Collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and higher education institutions to censor political speech during the 2020 election raises concerns about the erosion of democratic values. The revelation that the DHS collaborated with Stanford University and the University of Washington to create “disinformation” groups aimed at censoring political speech ahead of the 2020…
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The Future of Democracy: A Reith Lecture Series with Professor Ben Ansell
Professor Ben Ansell challenges the notion of a declining democracy in his thought-provoking Reith Lecture series. In a world dominated by anti-intellectualism and social media sound bites, the BBC’s Reith Lectures remain a haven for intellectual discourse. Now in its 73rd year, the prestigious lecture series continues to attract attention by inviting renowned public intellectuals…
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The Future of Democracy: A Reith Lecture Exploration
Professor Ben Ansell challenges the notion of the imminent collapse of liberal democracy in his thought-provoking Reith Lectures. In a world dominated by anti-intellectualism and social media sound bites, the BBC’s Reith Lectures remain a beacon for intellectual discourse. Now in its 73rd year, this prestigious platform continues to attract public intellectuals who engage in…
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The Two Threats to American Democracy: Trump and the Assault on Voting Rights
The growing danger to democracy requires urgent attention As the United States enters a critical phase in its democratic journey, two distinct threats have emerged that demand immediate attention. The first is the lingering presence of Donald Trump, whose radical rhetoric and disregard for democratic norms continue to raise alarm bells. The second threat, which…
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The Importance of Local Journalism: A Rookie Reporter’s Journey
The Power of Local Journalism: Unveiling the Untold Stories from the Heart of the Community In the era of clickbait headlines and viral news stories, the value of local journalism often gets lost in the shuffle. It’s easy to become enamored with the sensational and the global, forgetting that the real stories that impact our…