China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Shrinking Press Freedom in Georgia
In Georgia, the shrinking space for free speech threatens journalists from nearby authoritarian countries who once found refuge there. The upcoming election of the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party and the implementation of a foreign agent law mirrors Russia's and threatens independent media outlets.
Shrinking Press Freedom in Georgia
In Georgia, the shrinking space for free speech threatens journalists from nearby authoritarian countries who once found refuge there. The upcoming election of the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party and the implementation of a foreign agent law mirrors Russia's and threatens independent media outlets.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Global Shift Towards Plutocracy in Liberal Democracies
The increasing dominance of billionaires in both the economies and politics of liberal democracies, mirroring a trend previously seen in authoritarian states, is explained by a shift from neoliberalism to neo-feudalism, characterized by extreme inequality and a large underclass serving a small elite...
Global Shift Towards Plutocracy in Liberal Democracies
The increasing dominance of billionaires in both the economies and politics of liberal democracies, mirroring a trend previously seen in authoritarian states, is explained by a shift from neoliberalism to neo-feudalism, characterized by extreme inequality and a large underclass serving a small elite...
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60% Bias Score
Crowded Loneliness" Reflects Global Trend of Social Isolation
The Turkish Language Association selected "crowded loneliness" as the word of the year for 2024, reflecting increased feelings of isolation despite being surrounded by people, mirroring Oxford's choice of "brain rot", both highlighting a global trend of social and intellectual decline.
Crowded Loneliness" Reflects Global Trend of Social Isolation
The Turkish Language Association selected "crowded loneliness" as the word of the year for 2024, reflecting increased feelings of isolation despite being surrounded by people, mirroring Oxford's choice of "brain rot", both highlighting a global trend of social and intellectual decline.
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44% Bias Score
Fracturing Liberalism: Economic Deregulation and the 2020 Election
The 2020 US election results are analyzed as reflecting a shift within the liberal paradigm, where the alliance between economic, social, and political liberalism is fracturing, leading to a more authoritarian form of economic liberalism.
Fracturing Liberalism: Economic Deregulation and the 2020 Election
The 2020 US election results are analyzed as reflecting a shift within the liberal paradigm, where the alliance between economic, social, and political liberalism is fracturing, leading to a more authoritarian form of economic liberalism.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Politician's Endorsement of Vigilantism Highlights Growing Authoritarianism
A leading politician's endorsement of vigilantism, coupled with high public approval for authoritarian leaders in recent polls, raises concerns about the stability of the country's democratic system.
Politician's Endorsement of Vigilantism Highlights Growing Authoritarianism
A leading politician's endorsement of vigilantism, coupled with high public approval for authoritarian leaders in recent polls, raises concerns about the stability of the country's democratic system.
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48% Bias Score
25 Years of Putin: Repression and War in Russia"
Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule in Russia, marked by initial promises of stability followed by escalating repression and the war in Ukraine, has resulted in tens of thousands facing charges for expressing dissent, exceeding repression under post-Stalin Soviet leaders.
25 Years of Putin: Repression and War in Russia"
Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule in Russia, marked by initial promises of stability followed by escalating repression and the war in Ukraine, has resulted in tens of thousands facing charges for expressing dissent, exceeding repression under post-Stalin Soviet leaders.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Crackdown on Books Intensifies in Russia
Bookstores across Moscow are removing books by prominent Russian authors critical of the Putin regime, mirroring Soviet-era censorship and highlighting growing repression of free speech.
Crackdown on Books Intensifies in Russia
Bookstores across Moscow are removing books by prominent Russian authors critical of the Putin regime, mirroring Soviet-era censorship and highlighting growing repression of free speech.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Maduro and Trump Victories Signal Global Democratic Backsliding
The 2024 elections saw Nicolás Maduro retain power in Venezuela despite over seven million votes for the opposition, and Donald Trump win the US presidency, raising concerns about global democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends.
Maduro and Trump Victories Signal Global Democratic Backsliding
The 2024 elections saw Nicolás Maduro retain power in Venezuela despite over seven million votes for the opposition, and Donald Trump win the US presidency, raising concerns about global democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends.
Progress
76% Bias Score
El Salvador Reverses Mining Ban Amid Economic and Environmental Concerns
El Salvador's legislature lifted a seven-year ban on metals mining on a vote of 57-3, granting the government sole authority over mining activities, despite environmental concerns and protests; President Nayib Bukele cites $132 billion in potential gold deposits as justification for the decision.
El Salvador Reverses Mining Ban Amid Economic and Environmental Concerns
El Salvador's legislature lifted a seven-year ban on metals mining on a vote of 57-3, granting the government sole authority over mining activities, despite environmental concerns and protests; President Nayib Bukele cites $132 billion in potential gold deposits as justification for the decision.
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36% Bias Score
Government Responses to Protests: Power Dynamics and Future Trends
Political scientist Tareq Sydiq analyzes government responses to protests, citing examples from Iran, Pakistan, and Germany to show how regime type, public support, and the perceived threat level influence outcomes.
Government Responses to Protests: Power Dynamics and Future Trends
Political scientist Tareq Sydiq analyzes government responses to protests, citing examples from Iran, Pakistan, and Germany to show how regime type, public support, and the perceived threat level influence outcomes.
Progress
32% Bias Score
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
Progress
56% Bias Score