European Populism: From Left to Right
Populism in Europe has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the fringes of political life to the heart of government in…
Democratic Backlash in South Asia
South Asia, home to over 1.8 billion people and a diverse array of cultures, religions, and political systems, has long been viewed as a region…
Would US democracy survive a second Trump presidency? | Donald Trump
With the 2024 US presidential elections just weeks away, former US President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign, pushing more aggressive rhetoric than ever before.…
Election denial in focus with Vance’s ‘non-answer,’ new Trump indictment details
In the waning minutes of Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Gov. Tim Walz hit on a question that has become central to the 2024 presidential…
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and the…
Elon Musk is a threat to Brazil’s democracy | Opinions
For some time now, South African billionaire owner of X, Elon Musk, has been waging a war against a justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Alexandre…
Trump has raised the temperature, but do both sides need to cool it?
WASHINGTON — Robert A. Pape, a political scientist who studies political violence, has little doubt that former President Trump has made more incendiary comments than Vice…
Should we stop calling Trump a threat to democracy?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 48 days until the election, and thanks to yet another unglued individual with a semiautomatic weapon, we have sunk…
Opinion: Why Kamala Harris’ rhetoric isn’t sparking political violence
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt,…
‘Disgrace.’ ‘He hates her.’ Zingers from the Harris-Trump debate
Yes, they discussed policy. Sort of. But former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris also had plenty to say about each other during their…
Gen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year Autocracy in Bangladesh
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” The words of Margaret Mead echoed…
Macron’s Refusal to Compromise is Harming His Legacy
Macron needs to stop sabotaging a coalition government and accept that his glory days as “the new Louis XIV” are over. His priorities should be…
Opinion: Dear non-voter: Will this postcard get you to the polls?
I became a one-way pen pal for democracy in 2018, writing letters and postcards to strangers in the lead-up to that year’s midterm elections. I…
Lock him up? Trump’s crimes are a challenge for Kamala Harris
When Hillary Clinton referred to Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock him up!” arose from…
Trump’s foreign strategy rests on courting autocrats
SAN SALVADOR — When El Salvador’s autocratic president, Nayib Bukele, celebrated his inauguration this summer, guests of honor included Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and Rep.…
Opinion: Ignore my brother Bobby, Max Kennedy says
I’m heartbroken over my brother Bobby’s endorsement of Donald Trump. I think often about my father and how he might have viewed the politics of…
So long, Joe. Thanks for keeping democracy great
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 76 days until the election and it’s time to accept your fate: All you are going to hear about…
Column: Don’t let Big Tech monopolies kill local news. Democracy is at risk
SACRAMENTO — It’s not the Harris honeymoon that’s bringing smiles to Democrats. It’s the Biden divorce. Voters are relieved. And they can largely thank the news…
What Lies Ahead After Bangladesh’s ‘Second Independence’?
In July of 2024, Bangladeshi university students protested against quotas on highly coveted civil service jobs, ultimately toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime. These…
Why it matters Kamala Harris picked teacher Tim Walz for VP
As the daughter of a gun-owning, gun-control-supporting veteran and progressive social studies teacher whose calm, exasperatingly informed, “bulls—”-calling rebuttal of political speeches predated the recent…