Democracy
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on the institutional foundations of national wealth and poverty. Their work focuses on how the institutions established in former European colonies continue to shape economic outcomes today. The researchers found that colonies with inclusive, democratic institutions, often […]
Every April 27th, South Africans commemorate Freedom Day, marking the historic 1994 election that ended apartheid and introduced democracy to the nation. This day celebrates the moment when Nelson Mandela, freshly released from 27 years in prison, was elected as South Africa’s first Black president. The election was a pivotal turning point, facilitated by F.W. […]
President Trump paid his respect to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Thursday with First Lady Melania Trump. As they stood on the top steps of the Supreme Court the crowd began to boo the President. I’m sure he will somehow downplay this moment but the boo’s and chants were very loud and very clear. […]
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