Over the past five years, American politics has celebrated a new archetype: the Gen Z candidate. They are fluent in both digital culture and political language and are often presented as the generation poised to rescue democracy from inertia. Yet ben...
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Over the past five years, American politics has celebrated a new archetype: the Gen Z candidate. They are fluent in both digital culture and political language and are often presented as the generation poised to rescue democracy from inertia. Yet ben...
Note: This piece was written between October-November 2025. Politics are constantly evolving, and so there may have been multiple developments by the time of publication. Most notably, Andrej Babiš was sworn in as Czechia’s prime minister on Decem...
Note: This piece was written between October-November 2025. Politics are constantly evolving, and so there may have been multiple developments by the time of publication. Most notably, Andrej Babiš was sworn in as Czechia’s prime minister on Decem...
On September 4, the Nepali government banned dozens of social media platforms to curb dissent. Instead, the move unleashed mass nationwide protests. Within one week, Nepal had no government—just a burnt shell of its parliament building. Nepal...
On September 4, the Nepali government banned dozens of social media platforms to curb dissent. Instead, the move unleashed mass nationwide protests. Within one week, Nepal had no government—just a burnt shell of its parliament building. Nepal...
Matthew Cleary is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, recognized in 2024 as the nation’s top institution for Public Affairs by US News. Specializing in Latin Ame...
Matthew Cleary is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, recognized in 2024 as the nation’s top institution for Public Affairs by US News. Specializing in Latin Ame...
In November 2020, Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of illicit drugs. Law enforcement can still impose fines up to $100 on a person caught with controlled substances, but the fine can be waived if the pe...
In November 2020, Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of illicit drugs. Law enforcement can still impose fines up to $100 on a person caught with controlled substances, but the fine can be waived if the pe...
Ask ChatGPT for the three campaign slogans that will win the most votes in a US presidential election and you’ll likely see slogans similar to these: “Unity for a Stronger America” “Progress for All, One Step at a Time” “Empowering Every ...
Ask ChatGPT for the three campaign slogans that will win the most votes in a US presidential election and you’ll likely see slogans similar to these: “Unity for a Stronger America” “Progress for All, One Step at a Time” “Empowering Every ...
Although the two-party system has been on the brink of collapse multiple times throughout US history, it continues to persist, leaving little to no space in the political arena for those who don’t identify as either Democrats or Republicans. Can id...
Although the two-party system has been on the brink of collapse multiple times throughout US history, it continues to persist, leaving little to no space in the political arena for those who don’t identify as either Democrats or Republicans. Can id...
Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy’s dramatic rise in the polls reflects an ongoing trend in American politics—the increasing popularity of anti-establishment candidates. An entrepreneur with no political background whatsoever, Ram...
Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy’s dramatic rise in the polls reflects an ongoing trend in American politics—the increasing popularity of anti-establishment candidates. An entrepreneur with no political background whatsoever, Ram...
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, significant reforms must be made to increase youth civic engagement and voter participation. In recent years, states have implemented laws and regulations that restrict access to voting, making it more difficu...
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, significant reforms must be made to increase youth civic engagement and voter participation. In recent years, states have implemented laws and regulations that restrict access to voting, making it more difficu...
The hands of a businessman peek through a well-ironed suit. Clutched in his right is a large stack of Nigerian naira. The businessman hands the sum of funds to a second man. The unknown man wears no suit. His hands are visibly worn out from strenuous...
The hands of a businessman peek through a well-ironed suit. Clutched in his right is a large stack of Nigerian naira. The businessman hands the sum of funds to a second man. The unknown man wears no suit. His hands are visibly worn out from strenuous...
In the aftermath of the 2022 midterm elections, there is much to consider. From the lack of a forecasted “Red Wave,” to the Democratic underperformance in New York and Florida, from the Republican underperformance in Pennsylvania, to another Geor...
In the aftermath of the 2022 midterm elections, there is much to consider. From the lack of a forecasted “Red Wave,” to the Democratic underperformance in New York and Florida, from the Republican underperformance in Pennsylvania, to another Geor...
When Trump handed Ron DeSantis the moniker of “Meatball Ron” last month, it offered a taste of the nasty Republican primary for the 2024 presidential nomination that is sure to ensue. How the former president chooses his childish nicknames remain...
When Trump handed Ron DeSantis the moniker of “Meatball Ron” last month, it offered a taste of the nasty Republican primary for the 2024 presidential nomination that is sure to ensue. How the former president chooses his childish nicknames remain...