On July 28 of this year, protests erupted all over Venezuela. Tear gas, Molotov cocktails, and bullets flew all around in a firey scene. The chaos began after Nicolás Maduro was announced as the presidential election winner for a third … Continue reading
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The New But Familiar Face in 10 Downing Street: Keir Starmer’s Labour Government Marks a New Chapter in the Never-ending Crisis of British Capitalism
Tragedy struck England on July 14th during the Euro Finals held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin; as Spain won a decisive victory against England, and subsequently shattered the hopes and dreams of many English fans who were hoping that football … Continue reading
The Church Invades the State: Louisiana Public Schools and the Ten Commandments
In an almost unbelievable effort to bridge the gap between church and state, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) signed HB71, a bill to mandate the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, including grades K-12 and any publicly-funded university. Though … Continue reading
New Voters, New Directions: A New Force in US Politics
The 2022 midterm elections in the US stand as a testament to just how powerful young people are when they harness the potential of social networks. It was reported that youth turnout that year was the second-highest in 30 years. … Continue reading
Les élections présidentielles en Russie sont-elles toujours pertinentes ?
Le 17 mars passé avaient lieu les élections présidentielles en Russie et la victoire de Vladimir Poutine n’a fait aucun doute. Gagner les récentes élections signait un quatrième mandat pour le président qui est entré au pouvoir le 31 décembre … Continue reading
The Trump Challenge; How MAGA-populism Is Destroying The Republican Party
Presidential primaries have always been a crucial period in the American electoral system for registered political party voters to come together and engage in vital discourse among themselves and the candidates. This eventually allows for the election of a nominee … Continue reading
Corruption and Impunity in Guatemala’s National Elections
On June 25th, 2023, Guatemalans cast their ballots to elect a new president. In the months leading up to the election, elites ensured that any genuine alternative to the decadence of the political establishment was disqualified. Three candidates were barred… Continue reading
Lorsque les voix dans les urnes ne correspondent pas à celles à l’Assemblée nationale
Le 3 octobre dernier, le parti politique Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) mené par François Legault a remporté pour une seconde fois les élections provinciales québécoises. Bien que la CAQ n’ait récolté que près de 41% des votes, celle-ci a … Continue reading