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Exterior of Music on the Hill building
No full textExterior of the Music of the Hill building. A sign is posted on the door
REGIME JUXTAPOSITION WITHIN THE THIRD WAVE OF AUTOCRATIZATION: DEMOCRATIC ENCLAVES IN AUTOCRATIZING RUSSIA AND VENEZUELA
No full textThis research intended to understand regime juxtaposition within the third wave of autocratization (1990 –) or, more specifically, to explain why the survival of democracy is achieved in some regions and not in others, at the same time that central governments seek to expand their control at the subnational level while pursuing longevity to their undemocratic regimes at the national level. To answer this question, a research design was conceived considering a multilevel qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) – or the interplay between international, national, and subnational levels, as well as systemic, structural, institutional, and agent driven frameworks – in two countries, Venezuela and Russia within the period between 2000 and 2018, and in three regions in each country – one in which democracy survived, one in which democracy declined, and one in which levels of democracy have been continually low. In addition to process tracing in local and foreign periodicals, reports, and documents, a total of 134 interviews were conducted with experts, scholars, politicians, lawyers, civil society members, journalists, and other political actors. Results reveal that regime longevity at the national level was achieved by constructing solid patronal political systems, by employing a pervasive political mythology based on religious and ideological elements, by using revenues from an important economic resource, and by participating in networks of other undemocratic countries that created a parallel economic market and deflected international interference. Democracy survived in regions where regional patronal systems were absent or weak, where the central government was not able to control the regional economy, and in places with long-lasting historical legacies – especially unique patterns of migrations with strong mythologies that affect political behavior today. Finally, this dissertation also questions the validity of the resource curse’s causal mechanism, and whether there is an invested interest from autocratizing countries to undermine the international liberal order.Political scienceInternational relationsLatin American studiesAutocratization, democratization, Regime Juxtapostion, Russia, Subnational regimes, VenezuelaGovernmentDegree Awarded: Ph.D. Government. American Universit
Sign of closure at The Pretzel Bakery
No full textSign of closure at the Pretzel Bakery that reads: 'The Pretzel Bakery is closed (until further notice). To Our Friends and Neighbors: We've come to the difficult but necessary decision to close out doors effective immediately. Our initial intention was to stay open as long as possible to avoid laying off our staff. We feel the best thing we can do for our staff and community is to help 'flatten the curve' and to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible so we can get back to work as quickly as possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support you have shown us over the years. We'll make it back. So will you. This is not goodbye...it's see you soon.
Storefront of the Diner
No full textStorefront of the Diner with 'Don't count the days, make the days count' and a cherry blossom branch painted on the window
Powell Elementary School marquee in Spanish
No full textMarquee sign at Powell Elementary School announcing school closures. The sign is in Spanish and reads '3/16 - 3/31 No hay escuela'
Sidewalk chalk art
No full textSidewalk chalk art, featuring pictures of flowers and a rainbow, as well as the written phrases, 'Stay home, save lives,' 'You are amazing,' 'It's OK to not be OK,' 'You are doing great,' and 'Save lives, cover your face.
Emergency Room doctor outside of George Washington University Hospital
No full textEmergency Room doctor outside of George Washington University Hospital. They hold a bag containing donated chocolate-covered strawberries for frontline staff
A line of people waiting to enter Costco
No full textA line of people waiting in the parking lot to enter Costco Wholesale Club