The rise of ad hominem politics
Personal attacks increasingly shape political arguments in the Philippines and the US. Citizens play a crucial role in identifying and resisting these tactics to keep public debate grounded in fact….
Tag: Democracy
Read More
PH ranks 55th in global Democracy Index
THE Philippines ranked 55th out of 167 countries in a global democracy index report released by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit on Wednesday, February 3. Previously, the country…
Warren’s East LA rally honors Latina-led labor movements, ignores Fil-Am labor milestones
Massachusetts senator puts in a last-ditch effort to appeal to California voters by acknowledging the history of labor movements in the Southland WHEN Elizabeth Warren first announced her presidential campaign…
Fil-Am community leaders weigh in on final Democratic primary debate of 2019
LOS ANGELES — Climate change, U.S.-China relations, campaign donations, college affordability and of course, the impeachment of President Donald Trump which took place the day before, were among the topics…
LA Press Freedom Week: Rappler chief Maria Ressa bares how social media has led to ‘erosion of democracy’ in PH, US
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa lamented use of social media to spread misinformation and contribute to the ‘erosion of democracy’ as evidenced in recent elections, such as those…
Pew poll: 69% of Filipinos satisfied with how democracy is working
A recent survey released by Washington-based polling firm Pew Research Center revealed that a majority of Filipinos are satisfied with how democracy works in the Philippines. The study, which measured…
Census could overlook millions of Californians in 2020 count, new report says
Proposed citizenship question could affect overall count in certain geographic 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most crucial years in the history of American democracy. Coming up in…
Palace: National Day of protest a ‘healthy exercise of democracy’
MANILA – The National Day of Protest is a “healthy exercise of democracy,” Malacañang said on Thursday, September 21, as various groups rallied against some policies of the administration of…