As of January 23, 2006 Narrowly defined using standard political-science classifications, 6 of the 19 listed members are from countries generally categorized as electoral or flawed democracies Step 1: List of countries The list includes these 19 countries. Step 2: Countries commonly classified as democracies Using widely cited democracy measures (e.g., Global State of Democracy … Read more

Background: H.R.1 (119th Congress, 2025–2026), officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is a massive budget reconciliation bill passed by the House in May 2025. It bundles together tax cuts, spending changes, and policy riders reflecting then-President Trump’s agenda. A viral image claims this bill would enable a sweeping expansion of presidential power with various authoritarian measures. … Read more