Is the General Will Rational?
Modern democracies, varied as they may be, share among them a common principle: the idea of deriving political legitimacy from the general will. While there have been many interpretations of More
Luis Arce: A New Future for the Bolivian Left?
Almost one year after Bolivian president Evo Morales was ousted from power following accusations of electoral fraud, Bolivians overwhelmingly elected Luis Arce to the presidency. Handpicked by Morales as his More
Pettit and the GTH: How Ideal Democracies Can Navigate Institutional Obstacles
The question of government responsiveness stands at the heart of political ideals that have been set out in liberal democratic constitutions globally. In fact, the Greek translation for the word More
The EndSARS Protests: An Expression of Larger Youth Frustrations
Following more than a week of online outrage and three days of protesting, on October 11th, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, promised to dismantle the Special Anti-Robbery Squad More
Interpreting Treaties in Canada: Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights in Nova Scotia
Tensions continue to rise in Nova Scotia between Mi’kmaq Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous groups. The conflict stems from a dispute over lobster fishing between commercial fisherman and Mi’kmaq fisherman, which More
Electoral Muzzles: Why First Past the Post Distorts Republican Representation
Though proponents of republican democracy often assert that every citizen has the full right to participate in free and fair elections, this notion translates poorly in many western republics. [1] More
In-Depth: Reframing Feminism in “Mrs. America”
In 1972, feminists across America rallied in an attempt to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to enshrine the equal rights of all Americans, regardless of sex, in the constitution. One More
A Socialist Rebound in Bolivia
On October 19, Bolivians elected Luis Arce of the Movimiento al Socialismo (Movement for Socialism) party to the Presidency with a striking 50 per cent of the vote, well ahead More
Trump v. California: Wildfires and the Denial of Climate Change
It is no secret that President Donald Trump has a tense relationship with the state of California. Over his four years in office, the president has repeatedly criticized the state More
Public Health Surveillance and the Limits of State Paternalism
The global pandemic has shed light on the new ways in which digital tools and technologies can be utilized to save lives. The digital infrastructure of the Global North makes More