Tag: elections
Nemo Smith: Democracy Hijacked
Nemo Smith is not an average politician. He is, in fact, the precise average of all UK politicians. As an algorithm-generated political figure, Smith and his persona are based on the campaigns of British politicians and parties.
The End of Liberal Democracy
France, Paris 2012: Shadow of a protester on the streets of Paris during a demonstration. ©Maryam Ashrafi Link copied! In the opening scene of her […]
Turkey’s 2024 Elections: A Struggle for Democracy Amid Authoritarian Backlash
Batman, Turkey, November 4, 2024: Mayor Gulistan Sonuk and her constituents confront police in Batman after she was replaced by a state-appointed trustee, demanding the […]
Inside Elon Musk’s Election Team: A Former Contractor Speaks of Chaos and Exploitation in the $250M pro-Trump Campaign
Elon Musk’s America PAC has been sued for criminal campaign tactics and labor violations, as the world’s richest man threw in more than $250 million to get Donald Trump in the Oval Office. An inside view at this voting drive reveals a world of chaos and questionable practices.
As Europe Slides to the Right, Communists Secure Steady Gains in Austrian Municipalities
In the 1990s, the KPÖ had all but disappeared. Today, the party holds the mayor’s office in Graz, Austria’s second-biggest city, and has delegates in the city councils of Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck.
A Year of Elections, a Year of Reflections
As the world grapples with growing authoritarianism, shrinking communal space, the rise of far-right movements, and more wars, the question remains: What does it mean to build a democratic society in the 21st century?