Democracy

3 articles

A symbolic image of a courthouse and scales of justice threatened by unseen political forces, representing the erosion of judicial impartiality.

Political influence threatens judicial impartiality nationwide.

In 2025, over $100 million in donations poured into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, marking it the most expensive judicial election in U.

Eleanor Voss·June 8, 2026

Silhouettes of people isolated on digital islands, unable to connect across a chasm of distorted data, symbolizing internet polarization.

Culture

Internet polarization reshapes identity, leaving discourse fractured.

The consequences of extreme partisan animosity now include declining trust in fellow citizens and the erosion of democratic norms like respect for elections, according to a report by Behavioral Health

Eleanor Voss·April 22, 2026

Hungarian citizens gathered in front of the Parliament building, awaiting election results that will determine Viktor Orbán's political future.

Culture

Hungary Votes Amid Record Turnout, Shaping Orbán's Future

By midday Sunday, a record 37.

Eleanor Voss·April 12, 2026