It’s probably impossible to regulate good faith and general good will, but it’s worthwhile to refine the system of regulations in a way that aims to expand democratic practices to as many people as possible. […]
While Congress reformed campaign finance several times in the 1970s, the political appetite for reforms had waned. PACs became an increasingly popular means to participate in campaigns. However, it was not enough. […]
Postcolonial theme is quite popular in the sci-fi TV series “Star Trek: Next Generation”, but the concept of postcolonialism is quite complex. […]
In ‘Essais’, Michel de Montaigne spoke of the stubborn impact of beliefs on people’s lives. In his work he took up topics such as religious zealotry or extremism. […]
Moderation and avoiding religious zealotry were the key characteristics of Michel de Montaigne. According to him, controlling everything helps prevent annihilation. […]
Blaise Pascal believed adherence to religious beliefs keeps people away from deviations. On the other hand, Michel de Montaigne stated that adhering to these beliefs means cruelty to oneself and others. […]
Financial campaigning for a candidate runnin for public office in the US was unheard of in the early days of the republic. However, as years passed, a complex system of financing federal campaigns evolved that resulted in the birth of different organizations and groups. […]
The imposition of one’s culture on another is one of the things that is prohibited by the Prime Directive in “Star Trek”. […]
Unlike in “Star Trek”, colonialism involved imposing a new way of life on the native cultures—Europe’s religion, economic system, and cultural practice. […]
Ranked-choice voting can be a viable alternative to the electoral college by improving democracy in the United States. […]
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