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From as far away as the U.K., your corruption is being felt by millions of Lebanese citizens.

To the Lebanese Government,

November 18, 2019

Veritas Maximus: Contemplating perils of democracy

Veritas Maximus: Contemplating perils of democracy

November 18, 2019

While many presidents have met and negotiated with tyrants, predominantly in the hopes of ceasing their destructive actions, and bridging the divide between them and the global community, Trump has done all but that.

President Trump validates autocrats

November 18, 2019

Insurgent nationalists erode norms in Europe

Insurgent nationalists erode norms in Europe

November 18, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in office since 2009, and previously held the position from 1996 to 1999. Netanyahu is currently under investigation for corruption and fraud.

Israeli PM’s policies cause controversy

November 18, 2019

China tests NBA's commitment to free speech

China tests NBA’s commitment to free speech

November 18, 2019

(Left to Right): Former U.S. President John Adams, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Nicolás Maduro.

Term limits enable legitimate democracy

November 18, 2019

Andrew Jackson was the first immigrant born president, but also had many contentious policies regarding Native Americans.

Point Counterpoint: Should Andrew Jackson be on the $20 bill?

November 18, 2019

Structural loopholes in the U.S. government, such as gerrymandering and legislative gridlock, promote re-election at the expense of voters’ intentions.

Electoral flaws undermine democracy

November 18, 2019

Institutions like the EU, originally created to unite the continent, are struggling to assert authority in its member states due to the rise in populism.

Populism on rise in Europe

November 18, 2019

The Philippines was the first constitutional democracy in Asia beginning in 1898. However, former president Benigno Aquino III was charged with alleged corruption fines. In the eyes of the international media, Duterte’s presidency has maintained this trend of corruption in the Philippines.

Philippines president pushes reform

November 18, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder, CEO and chairman of the tech giant, has repeatedly said that his intention is to use his platform to promote connectivity, ensuring that users’ access to information and content would be unrivaled by any other entity. This, in some instances, is true.

Facebook endangers informed democracy

November 18, 2019