Tagged - democracy
american politics
Rise of the far right in the U.K. and the U.S., as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
Until this year, the U.K. was under the center-right rule of its Conservative Party for the past 14 years. The American Republican Party is more socially right and populist than the Conservative Party, especially under Trump’s leadership. Read More
democracy
The Blue Tsunami of November 2025, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American people are saying ‘no’ to the hateful, right wing sentiments that have been pervading the country since Trump’s 2016 win. Read More
2024 Presidential Election
What the Bright Line Watch surveys tell us about democracy
While the nation proceeds to usher in a new era of leadership, what remains important is the perception of democratic ideals within our population. As Bright Line Watch continues to poll experts and Americans, their findings continue to illuminate sentiments that might otherwise not be seen in everyday political coverage. Read More
abortion
A letter to the editor: abortion is healthcare
The ethical necessity for abortion is not up for debate. Bodily autonomy and the right to choose whether to carry a pregnancy to term is a human right. Read More
democracy
Patriotism can be dangerous, but South Korea shows it’s necessary
Without tender patriotism, a healthy democracy cannot exist. Read More
