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Democracy Special Edition

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

To the Lebanese Government,

Lea George, Lead Features Editor November 18, 2019

I live in London. I was born here, I was raised here and yet I feel 100% Lebanese. I am proud of my nation, proud of my language, of my roots. But, I am ashamed of the government my people have been forced...

Veritas Maximus: Contemplating perils of democracy

Veritas Maximus: Contemplating perils of democracy

Connor Eaton , Guest Writer November 18, 2019

Perhaps one of the greatest revelations of the Grecian age was that of democratic governance. At this early stage in organized  human society, we had discovered that social institutions could only function...

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

Sal Cerrell, News Editor: Online November 18, 2019

Though he is a controversial figure in American politics, one thing about President Donald Trump that is indisputable for Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike is the unorthodox manner in which...

Insurgent nationalists erode norms in Europe

Insurgent nationalists erode norms in Europe

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online November 18, 2019

September 30, 1938. “Peace for our time.”  Former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain believed that, by accepting the demands of a fascist leader, he would lead Europe to balanced prosperity. At...

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

Isabelle Lhuilier, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print November 18, 2019

Throughout her time living in Tel-Aviv, Israel, it was apparent to Daya Benami (’20) that she was living in “a country at war.” She recalls being in a park with her mother in 2014 when a bomb siren...

China tests NBAs commitment to free speech

China tests NBA’s commitment to free speech

Helen Roth, Features Editor: Online November 18, 2019

Daryl Morey, coach for the NBA Houston Rockets, posted a tweet in reaction to the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong saying: “Fight For Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” on Oct. 4.  In response,...

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

Term limits enable legitimate democracy

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online November 18, 2019

President John Adams’ 1797 inauguration was a historic event for humanity. Though Adams was an unremarkable president who lost reelection just four years later, his presidency proved that the peaceful...

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

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online November 18, 2019

For 243 years, the U.S. has been widely considered  the forerunner for modern democracy in the world. The American system of government has been the model for countries around the globe. Why then,...

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

Sal Cerrell and Lea George November 18, 2019

Over the past three years, countries within the EU have faced political backlash from populist leaders as fringe political parties have galvanized support. Institutions like the EU, originally created...

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

Emily Forgash and Lea George November 18, 2019

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has been in office since June 2016. Since his election, his policies have received extensive international  media coverage and mixed reactions from the Filipino and...

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

Sal Cerrell, Opinions Editor: Online November 18, 2019

Since its founding in 2004, Facebook has established itself as the largest social media platform in the world. With over 1.5 billion daily active users across all seven continents who share nearly 5 billion...

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