By John Mac Ghlionn, TES Contributor Internationally, levels of personal freedom continue to decrease; COVID has, of course, played a role, but the downward spiral started long before the pandemic. For freedom to flourish, democracies are required. Around the world, however, established democracies are in decline. Again, the decline was occurring long before the pandemic hit. Democracy, we’re told, […]
“Online petitions as an indicator of current polarization tendencies” By Dr. Armin Mertens and Dr. Ruth Maria Schüler, courtesy of IW Koeln The COVID-19 measures of the federal and state governments have massively affected public life in Germany. The ban on contact has temporarily restricted the freedom to pursue a profession, the freedom of trade, […]
In Foreign Policy, veteran science writer Laurie Garrett presents a devastating picture of the potential impact of China’s swine fever epidemic. Garrett connects the dots from dying pigs to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, arguing that escalating tariffs are poised to combine with the spreading virus to wreak havoc on markets for pork, […]
