Constitutional referendum expanding presidential powers represents democratic backsliding and institutional capture—a classic authoritarian pattern where emergency or legislative mechanisms erode checks on executive authority.
Following voter approval of a constitutional change that expands presidential powers, Guinea-Bissau faces renewed debate over legitimacy, civilian rule and democratic safeguards.
Demonstrates authoritarian abuse of government power through retaliatory firing of a federal employee based on familial political… [more]
Executive dismantling of climate research infrastructure and weather forecasting capabilities represents authoritarian suppression of… [more]
Documents the dystopian context of ICE operations on Election Day and organized citizen resistance to government immigration enforcement,… [more]