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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

About the book Democracy Despite Itself: Liberal Constitutionalism and Militant Democracy, by Benjamin A. Schupmann, published by Oxford University Press in 2024.

By Benjamin A. Schupmann 17 Min Read

Nativism’s Threat: The Politics of Us vs. Them

Nativism and xenophoby in United States

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Phenomenology of Race : Identity, Relationality, and Racism

Maxine Waters, a prominent American politician, is known for her unwavering defense of civil rights and her fight against racial injustice. Throughout her career, Waters has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on issues that affect people of color. Her efforts have highlighted the systemic inequalities and challenges faced by these communities. Waters’ role in the U.S. Congress has been instrumental in pushing forward legislation aimed at closing the race gap in economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Her dedication to the cause serves as an inspiring reminder of the importance of perseverance and commitment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality.

13 Min Read

Censorship Clarified: Historical and Current Perspectives

Vintage illustration depicting censorship as a caricature of a personified figure with scissors, known as 'Madame Anastasie', who has an oversized head, a prominent nose, and spectacles, wearing a chef's hat. Next to the figure sits an owl on the handle of a giant pair of scissors, symbolizing wisdom and perhaps the watchful eye of censorship. The exaggerated facial expressions and the scissors hint at the suppression of free speech or the cutting of content deemed inappropriate.

14 Min Read

Architecture and Domicide in Syria’s War

War in Syria has caused massive home destruction

Books Culture & Politics

11 Min Read

Unpacking ‘Hate’: The New Face of Far-Right

Charlottesville: A Moment Frozen in Time at the 'Unite the Right' Rally. Photo by Anthony Crider

6 Min Read

Laïcité’s Veil: French Identity in Debate

A French Muslim woman looks directly at the camera, wearing a hijab designed with the colors of the French flag. The image captures a moment of pride and cultural expression within the context of laïcité, reflecting the integration of religious diversity within France's secular framework.

14 Min Read

Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice

A group of protestors is holding signs and banners during a demonstration for fair wages. The signs read "WE ARE WORTH MORE!", "STRIKE $15", and "FIGHT FOR $15". They are advocating for a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. This image captures their collective call for recognition of their value and the need for fair compensation in the workplace. Photo by Bob Simpson (CC BY-NC-SA)

24 Min Read

Unraveling the Radical Right: A Review

Image depicting the phenomenon of nativism, a key component of radical right-wing politics, as evidenced in the Philadelphia riots of 1844. Catholics are seen in a defensive posture holding Bibles, while nativists appear aggressive. The atmosphere is tense, set against the backdrop of the era's architecture.

6 Min Read

Neuropolitics: Shaping Politics and Marketing

Neuropolitics: a woman sitting in a chair looking at a yellow brain

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Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.

12 Min Read

Future Generations: A Timely Call to Action

Child with evocative expression symbolizing the concerns and challenges, such as hunger and environmental threats, that future generations will face.

4 Min Read

Federalism in the 21st Century: Theory, Practice, Challenges

Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, featuring the Peace Tower, a symbol of Canadian federalism and the seat of the federal government.

30 Min Read

Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.

15 Min Read

Electoral Dynamics: Autocracies & Power Struggles

Electoral Dynamics: An authoritarian leader stands elevated in the center, overseeing his henchmen distribute bread and coins to the populace below. In the foreground, one of the henchmen discreetly hands over pre-marked ballots to the citizens. The scene, set in a city square, is intricately detailed, showing the nuances of the buildings and expressions of the people.

8 Min Read

Unenumerated Rights Through Constitutional Enumeration

Front view of the U.S. Supreme Court building, featuring its iconic columns and grand steps, with a few people walking and standing in the foreground. The Supreme Court is key in interpreting unenumerated rights.

13 Min Read

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

17 Min Read

Dynamics and Challenges of Multinational Federalism

Flags of Canada and Quebec fluttering in front of the Château Frontenac under a cloudy sky, symbolizing multinational federalism in Quebec City, where distinct cultural identities coexist within the Canadian federation.

8 Min Read

The Neuroscience of Political Behavior

According to neuroscience, liberals and conservatives show differences in brain regions, with liberals having a larger anterior cingulate cortex and conservatives having a larger right amygdala.

13 Min Read

Redefining Professionalism: A Historical and Sociopolitical Exploration

The Agnew Clinic" by Thomas Eakins epitomizes medical professionalism, depicting a 19th-century surgical lecture in meticulous detail.

22 Min Read

France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights

In the image, a woman wearing a black burqa is sitting on a white, rocky surface. This visual contrast highlights the tensions between religious traditions and the concept of secularism, which seeks the separation of religion and state, promoting a society where individual beliefs do not interfere with public governance or civil rights.

9 Min Read

Christian Globalism: Bridging Distant Ties

Volunteers participate in 'Operation Christmas Child', a manifestation of Christian globalism, at a large warehouse. They are busy packing donation boxes intended for children globally, reflecting the charitable spirit and community engagement of the holiday season.

11 Min Read

Rethinking U.S.-China Relations Through People’s Diplomacy

Night view of the vibrant, colorfully lit Friendship Archway in Chinatown, Washington DC, symbolizing People's Diplomacy, bustling with pedestrians and cars.

9 Min Read

White Christian Nationalism’s Threat to American Democracy

The image displays a close-up of two hands clasped together in solidarity or unity. In the background, there is a blurred flag featuring a cross, which may symbolize Christian nationalism, a political ideology that seeks to merge Christian and national identities. The flag seems to take center stage in a gathering, suggesting a public demonstration or political event where Christian symbols are being used in a nationalistic context.

7 Min Read

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

353 Min Read

Why Nationalism: Politics, Rights, and Identity

Nationalism

5 Min Read

Autocratic Elections: Decoding Modern Authoritarianism

Former President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan walking through a hallway surrounded by other officials, symbolizing the authority he wielded, in a context where autocratic elections have been a subject of international scrutiny.

14 Min Read

Rethinking Secularism from the Global South

Secularism-Artists Pawan Shukla and Veer Chandra, with the help of common people, created a 35-foot high map of India from 2.5 tons of iron. After 101 days of protests, the Delhi police removed materials put up by the protesters over the last 101 days, including artistic banners, this large standing map of India, and a model of the India Gate. This creative expression from the Global South highlights the region's unity and resilience.

12 Min Read

Fukuyama on Politics, Rights, and Recognition

Francis Fukuyama on recognition at Fronteiras do Pensamento São Paulo

9 Min Read

Just, Reasonable Multiculturalism Theory: A Liberal Perspective

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A diverse crowd demonstrating for Catalan independence, with colorful flags and a banner promoting Catalonia as a future independent state, highlighting national diversity in a European city setting.

Managing National Diversity: A Global Challenge

In an era marked by uncertainty, the management of national diversity emerges as a crucial global challenge. Globalization, with its…

By Alain-G. Gagnon 11 Min Read

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The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

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Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.

Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

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On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.

Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

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This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

July 17, 2024

Maxine Waters, a prominent American politician, is known for her unwavering defense of civil rights and her fight against racial injustice. Throughout her career, Waters has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on issues that affect people of color. Her efforts have highlighted the systemic inequalities and challenges faced by these communities. Waters’ role in the U.S. Congress has been instrumental in pushing forward legislation aimed at closing the race gap in economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Her dedication to the cause serves as an inspiring reminder of the importance of perseverance and commitment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality.

Phenomenology of Race : Identity, Relationality, and Racism

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