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Make America the People’s Again: Reclaiming Democracy Through No Kings

Brandon GerosaDecember 1, 2025November 26, 2025

erial shots capture more than the sheer scale of the No Kings protests—they capture their pulse. Children, perched on their parents’ shoulders, wave American flags as drums rattle the streets and hearts alike. The turnout is staggering.

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After the Uprising: How Social Media is Reshaping Nepal’s Democracy

Kellin HenryDecember 1, 2025November 26, 2025

n September 2025, instead of taking selfies at a concert or a soccer match, Nepali Instagram was full of teenagers taking photos in front of the burning ruins of their country’s parliament.

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 In the Face of Trump, Brazil Convicts Bolsonaro—But Is It Truly Protecting Democracy?

Chantal de Macedo EulensteinOctober 20, 2025October 19, 2025

On August 1st, 2025, Alexandre de Moraes, Vice President of the Brazilian Supreme Court, awoke to find his visa revoked, his assets frozen, and his family and holding company targeted by similar sanctions. 

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The Architect of the Ballot: A Conversation with Greece’s Secretary General of the Interior

Katy ScottJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Dr. Athanasios Balermpas is the Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior and former Secretary General of Citizenship in Greece (2019–2023). He has over 40 years of experience in politics, serving as a senior member of the New Democracy Party….

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Small-Town News: My Community’s Quest to Save Its Paper

Lily Moore-EissenbergSeptember 13, 2017September 21, 2019

In an era of national news, can we save local newspapers?

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The Iranian Presidential Race: Beginnings of a New Dialogue

Zak RosenJune 20, 2017

“If we want a Middle East that is peaceful and prosperous, Iran will have to play a role.”

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Venezuelan Referenda: Disease or Cure?

Chloe KimballDecember 14, 2016

Referenda in Venezuela have weakened the opposition and are contributing to the country’s political problems.

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An Aspirational Democracy

Maggie MoorNovember 2, 2015

“I have an equal amount of optimism and cynicism. But there is always hope.”

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