Tag: Democracy

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the behavior of House rebels who argue that they are upholding democratic principles.
The podcast discusses a group in the House of Representatives who claim to be practicing democracy by obstructing proceedings, despite being a small minority.
The author reflects on the current political situation in Israel, expressing concern over the formation of a coalition government led by a prime minister on trial for graft and abuse of public trust.
In this text, the authors discuss the challenge faced by Israelis in responding to the threat to democracy posed by Netanyahu's new government, which includes ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist coalition partners.
In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore how Liberal Zionists can effectively respond to safeguard the country's democratic values.
In this podcast, Knesset member Simcha Rothman discusses the major concerns facing Israel's democracy, with a focus on the judiciary.
In this podcast episode, Knesset member Simcha Rothman discusses the ongoing debate about reforming Israel's judiciary, which is one of the major concerns facing the country's democracy.
The article discusses Russia's failure to modernize and its transformation from Soviet communism to a Westernized, market-based economy and parliamentary system.
The podcast delves into the concept of threats to democracy, Anthony Fauci's resignation, and the "I don't want to work no more" movement.
The article discusses the changing rhetoric around abortion in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israel is heading to its fifth election since 2019 as the country's political crisis worsens.
Curtis Yarvin, also known as Mencius Moldbug, is a computer engineer turned political philosopher and the founder of neoreaction, an ideological school that emerged on the internet in the late 2000s.
Former AIPAC leader Tom Dine criticizes the organization's decision to endorse and fund congressional candidates who refused to certify the 2020 election.
In this discussion, former Israeli diplomat Eran Etzion suggests that Israel's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine signify a shift in the country's foreign policy.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has risen to the occasion as a wartime leader in the face of Russia's aggression.
This article discusses the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on democracy worldwide, with many governments expanding their decision-making powers in the name of public health.
In this discussion hosted by AJC's Chief Field Operations Officer, Holly Huffnagle and Rebecca Klein discuss the connection between antisemitism and the erosion of democracy.
The article discusses the challenges facing the Jewish people, such as the impact of the Enlightenment, the struggles of assimilation, the rise of nationalism, and the threats posed by industrialization and technological advancements.
Batya Ungar-Sargon argues in her book "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy" that while woke culture focuses on racial identity politics, it overlooks the significant issue of class inequality as the true force dividing American society.
In her book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy," Batya Ungar-Sargon argues that woke culture has given rise to a focus on racial identity politics, which distracts from the underlying issue of class inequality.
This article discusses the ideological conflict between internationalism/globalism and nationalism in the contemporary West.
Nancy MacLean's book "Democracy in Chains" delves into the archives of economist James McGill Buchanan, revealing his influence on the Koch brothers, libertarianism, and efforts to undermine democracy.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics.
Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University explores the paradox of citizens voting for leaders who may threaten democracy in a discussion sponsored by the Israel office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.