Political

01 Mar

Putin Looks Smaller After Alexei Navalny Assassination

StaffOpinionAlexei Navalny, assasination, Authoritarian, death, dictator, gulag, kgb, kremlin, poison, Political, putin, russia

Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist, has long been a thorn in the side of the Kremlin. Despite facing numerous challenges and legal battles, Navalny had persisted in his efforts to expose corruption and challenge the authority of dictator Vladimir Putin's regime. Born on June 4, 1976, Navalny first gained prominence as a blogger and social media personality, using his platform to denounce corruption among Russian officials. His fearless approach and sharp wit earned him a large following and made him a symbol of resistance for many Russians disillusioned with the country's political elite. Navalny's activism…

30 Aug

How the Middle Class Stabilizes Our Democracy

Staff WriterOpinionClass, democracy, Democratic, Extremism, inequality, Meritocracy, Middle Class, Political, Prosperity, Resliience, Stabilizes

A thriving democracy relies on a robust and stable middle class as one of its key pillars. The middle class plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, promoting social cohesion and ensuring political stability within a nation. This is how a thriving middle tier strengthens our democracy. Economic Prosperity and Resilience. A large middle class fosters economic prosperity and resilience in a nation. As the backbone of consumer spending, the median earners stimulates demand, driving economic growth and job creation. Additionally, a financially stable middle class is less susceptible to fluctuations in the economy, reducing the risk of extreme…