Opinion: Aren’t WE Supposed to be a Democracy? A Theoretical Assessment
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
Understanding the Current Age of De-Democratization
Much of the contemporary political rhetoric proliferating throughout much of the historically democratic world has been described widely as a populist wave; initially manifesting itself through the Brexit referendum, Trump’s More
“At Risk” of Suppression: COVID-19 Prompts a Crossroads in Ethiopia’s Democratization Process
Shortly after Yayesew Shimelis published information on his Facebook page about the Ethiopian government’s alleged preparation of 200,000 burial plots for victims of COVID-19, the independent journalist posted an apology More
Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Opens: What’s Really at Stake?
When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the courthouse that would hold his trial, protesters for and against the premier filled Salah a-Din Street in East Jerusalem. Netanyahu supporters waved More
Neutral Judicial Review: A Dangerous Illusion?
Judicial review gives judges the power to decide political issues and set precedents that cannot easily be overturned by the legislature and executive. An interpretation of the U.S. Constitution from More
Are Campaign Summaries Detrimental to Democracy?
Given the upcoming United States federal elections, it is almost impossible to scroll through social media without seeing an article that attempts to condense the policies of competing politicians into More
Can Democratic Decision-Making Adequately Address the Climate Crisis?
While many would argue that democracy is the optimal form of government to foster and protect citizens’ well-being, they may not realize the ways in which it can hinder progress. More
Opinion: Hard vs. Soft Power in the Hong Kong Protests
The Hong Kong protests began in late March of this year in response to a proposed bill amendment that sparked fears of China freely infringing on Hong Kong’s autonomy. The More
Opinion: Canada Is Ready for Real Democracy
In his first throne speech as Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau promised that 2015 would be the last federal election conducted under the single-member plurality (SMP) voting system. But after fourteen More
Political Theatrics: Relaxing Party Discipline
The Canadian political system is often argued to be controlled by excessive party discipline flowing from the centre of government onto elected members of Parliament. The tendency of political parties, More