Why the U.S. ranks low in press freedom index despite all its principles?
The United States has long regarded itself, and been regarded by others, as a beacon of democracy. It can maintain this image and the reality that image represents in part because of its strong and deeply ingrained culture that cherishes “press freedom.” It is...
How ‘seal my record’ helps Minnesotans leave the troubled past behind
A criminal record is a significant weight that thwarts one’s greatest efforts to prosper. It provides obstacles to re-entry into a free society, such as barriers to obtaining housing, financial aid, public benefits, entrance into the military, education and job....
“Elected autocracy”: the “threat from inside” that is growing around the world
Tom Hanson introduces himself as a “recovering diplomat.” He worked for the State Department for 25 years, as an officer of the Foreign Service in the Soviet Union, East Germany and other European countries in the last years of the Cold War and its aftermath. After he...