Navigating the High Seas of Media in the Modern Age
Fairness and equality are two key ingredients for a healthy democracy. In modern society, these elements are increasingly threatened by widespread media …
The American Dream
Chapter 1 of The Struggle for Democracy explores the foundations of democracy and its implications. At its core, democracy is an form …
Freedom of the Press
The book defines democracy as “a system of rule by the people, defines by the existence of popular sovereignty, political equality, and …
Do All Citizens Have An Equal Voice?
Perhaps the most important principle of American democracy is that each citizen, regardless of the citizen’s education, income, religion, race, or gender, …
Democracy’s Pretty Cool. Good Job, America!
The creation of America’s representative democracy was designed to be a perfect system that secured the rights of the people. It was …
The State of Democracy in America
Most people agree that government is necessary to maintain order, protect in a unified front against opposing forces, and help maintain public …
The Unheard Voices of America
When looking at our governmental system we often tend to look at the discrepancies between how the government works in regards to …
Political Inequalities Are Cumulative
The United States is said to be the land of equal and ample opportunities, and these opportunities are said to present themselves …
The Power of Millennials
Do millennials play a role in American government? Did the millennial vote have any impact on the 2016 Presidential election? In evaluating …
Is It Right To Bear Arms?
Nowadays when we hear about a mass shooting we are devastated, but not in disbelief. We are saddened, but not surprised. Why …