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
Getting the Insight Out
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
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
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 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
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
In theory, direct democracy, the process by which the entire citizenry rather than a few elected representatives decide on laws and policies, can help to promote citizen engagement and uphold More
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has put substantial pressure on individuals to adapt and change their behaviours in order to abide by new health precautions. Public health measures such More
Throughout the past three and a half centuries, the nation-state has grown to become the principle level of political organization and governmental legitimacy. However, prior to the Peace of Westphalia More
The path of the advancement of civil liberties worldwide is one characterized by constant struggle, advancement followed by regression, a tumultuous battle, rather than a linear and inevitable march towards More
Amidst the third ethics scandal in his five years of leadership, Justin Trudeau has once again been put in the hot seat for his role in the WE Charity scandal. More