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The Heritage Foundation headquarters in Washington, D.C.—the driving force behind Project 2025, an initiative aiming to radically restructure the U.S. federal government.

Project 2025: Authoritarian Agenda Disguised as Reform

The Heritage Foundation’s 2025 “Mandate for Leadership” lays out a coordinated effort to restructure federal governance by consolidating executive power and reshaping institutional norms along partisan lines.

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How the SAVE Act Threatens Voting Rights in the U.S.

Protesters rally against voter ID laws in Washington, D.C., warning that documentation requirements—like those proposed in the SAVE Act—threaten voting rights. Photo by Victoria Pickering (CC BY-NC-ND)

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Internet Shutdowns as a Tool of Authoritarian Repression

In this photo, Cuban exiles and supporters march through downtown Ottawa, Canada, protesting the Cuban government's repression of the historic July 2021 demonstrations. The protest denounced mass arrests, censorship, and especially the nationwide internet shutdowns used by Cuban authorities to silence dissent and prevent the spread of images and information.

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Israel-Iran Conflict: Escalation, Nuclear Strategy, Global Impact

The image shows soldiers moving quickly up a sandy hill, appearing to be in a tactical operation. The uniforms suggest they belong to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), aligning with ongoing tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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2024 UN Report: Counterterrorism vs. Human Rights

The image shows military personnel patrolling an urban area as part of counterterrorism measures. The soldiers, equipped with tactical gear such as backpacks and communication devices, are walking through a public square. In the background, civilians can be seen near a historic building, illustrating the visible presence of security forces in high-traffic locations to deter potential terrorist threats.

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The Future of the United States Under Donald Trump

Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection, waving American and Trump campaign flags alongside a United States Space Force flag, reflecting a moment tied to the contested vision for the future of the United States under Trump's influence.

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AI’s Impact on Healthcare, Employment, and Economic Growth

This image shows the interaction between humans and industrial robots in the workplace. It reflects the increasing automation in production and the potential employment displacement that artificial intelligence integration brings to the labor market.

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10 Min Read

Artificial Intelligence 2024: Trends, Impacts, Implications

Young child interacting with a humanoid robot adorned with flowers in a busy indoor marketplace, illustrating the integration of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

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16 Min Read

Democracy in 2024: Elections, Autocratization, and Freedom

Democracy is in danger: the Freedom in the World 2024 report classifies 84 countries and territories as 'Free' (in green), 59 as 'Partly Free' (in yellow), and 67 as 'Not Free' (in purple).

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11 Min Read

Living Planet 2024: Biodiversity in Crisis

Close-up of a young fern unfurling, symbolizing growth and biodiversity within a lush, green ecosystem.

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8 Min Read

Localized Content Moderation: A Human Rights Approach

The image depicts an anonymous figure wearing a "Guy Fawkes" mask, a symbol associated with protest movements and digital activism. In the context of content moderation, this image might be sensitive due to its connections with demonstrations and activities that could be regulated on digital platforms. The combination of the mask with an urban autumn setting adds a layer of ambiguity, which might influence moderation decisions depending on the context of use and the platform's policies.

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Citizens United: Impact of Wealthy Donors and Dark Money

The Citizens United decision has substantially amplified the power of wealthy donors in American politics.

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Selected Works in Social Sciences and Humanities

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