The destruction of USAID is a canary in American democracy’s coal mine
“Whenever people are well-informed,” says Thomas Jefferson opinion“They can trust in their own government. Whenever things are so wrong to attract their notifications, they may resort to setting them up correctly.” “Ignorance “We expect to be free in,” the country added Jefferson, “hope that's never the case.” But as demonstrated by the takedowns of the […]
Democracy’s enemies have spoken. What about its defenders?
President Biden called for U.S. commitment to democracy “The most urgent issues of our time” and “What exactly is the 2024 election all about?” He’s right, but his message is incomplete. Elections should not only be about saving democracy, but also about repairing democracy. Otherwise, he is asking voters to maintain the status quo in […]
Democracy’s high stakes in Taiwan’s vote
The upcoming Taiwan general election will be a litmus test of the Chinese Communist Party's political warfare strategy, specifically whether disinformation and military exercises alone can bend Taipei's will toward Beijing's unification vision. However, China's attempts to undermine Taiwan's democracy also suggest an attempt to influence the 2024 US elections, an act of subversion that […]
Democracy’s dilemma: Why aren’t we solving our biggest problems?
Here are some questions to pose to candidates seeking the presidency, particularly President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Why does it seem impossible to solve the most important challenges facing the nation? Throughout American history, the country has been able to come together, especially in times of crisis. Today, that seems unlikely. More […]