Nomi Claire Lazar Journalist Profile

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Can Democracy Solve the Climate Crisis?

Jan 16, 2025 | journalofdemocracy.org | Nomi Claire Lazar |Jeremy Wallace |Emilie M. Hafner-Burton |Michael Ross

Climate change poses a grave and urgent threat to the entire planet. The consequences — natural disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires, rising food insecurity, violent conflict, increased migration — are intensifying before our eyes. How can we confront these challenges? Are “eco-authoritarian” responses the best way forward, or is more democracy the answer? In the new issue of the Journal of Democracy, leading scholars debate how to solve the climate crisis.
Three Must-Reads from the January Issue!

Jan 9, 2025 | journalofdemocracy.org | Robert Person |Steven Levitsky |Daniel Ziblatt |Nomi Claire Lazar

Should Ukraine end the war with Russia at the bargaining table or in the trenches? Can democratic institutions survive when they empower minorities over the majority? Is democracy better suited than authoritarianism to confront climate change? The new issue of the Journal of Democracy provides key insights and answers to some of today’s most pressing questions. Why Ukraine Shouldn’t Negotiate with PutinMany pundits cry for a negotiated settlement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
South Korea rejected martial law. Americans under Donald Trump may not be able to do the same

Dec 6, 2024 | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Nomi Claire Lazar

Wednesday’s declaration of martial law in South Korea sparked unusual interest among Americans. Though the declaration lasted only six hours, it dominated news and conversation. As an emergency powers scholar in the U.S. at the time, I asked: why this level of interest? The response: if it could happen in stable South Korea could Donald Trump try the same in the United States?
South Korea rejected martial law. Americans under Donald Trump may not be able to do the same

Dec 6, 2024 | wellandtribune.ca | Nomi Claire Lazar

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Emergency law needs to change for the climate crisis era

May 31, 2023 | policyoptions.irpp.org | Nomi Claire Lazar

(Version française disponible ici)Last February, the federal government used the Emergencies Act for the first time, ending the convoy crisis that had paralyzed Ottawa for weeks. That action led Canadians to debate how well the act worked and whether the rule of law was respected in the process. But Canada sits at a critical juncture regarding emergencies and we would be remiss to restrict our attention to future public order crises that might repeat past singular events.
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May 24, 2023 | policyoptions.irpp.org | Nomi Claire Lazar

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Opinion: Albertans: Secure your rights — demand reform to the Emergency Management Act

May 12, 2023 | calgaryherald.com | Nomi Claire Lazar

Facing wildfires out of control, Alberta’s government has declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management Act (EMA). Emergency powers like these unlock necessary tools to protect citizens, property, and our way of life when these are threatened. So every constitutional government has them. But emergency laws must be carefully designed to guard against abuse, and Alberta’s dated EMA lacks key safeguards.
Opinion | Rule of law at risk under current emergency legislation

Feb 22, 2023 | thestar.com | Nomi Claire Lazar

In times of crisis, states sometimes need the flexibility emergency powers provide. But flexibility can put the rule of law at risk. That’s why well-designed emergency powers have careful safeguards. In Canada’s EmergenciesAct, one such safeguard is the inquiry legally triggered whenever the act is used. The Rouleau report, tabled with Parliament last week, showed the rule of law in Canada is robust. But whether it remains so depends on what Canadians do next.
Opinion | Rule of law at risk under current emergency legislation

Feb 22, 2023 | therecord.com | Nomi Claire Lazar

In times of crisis, states sometimes need the flexibility emergency powers provide. But flexibility can put the rule of law at risk. That’s why well-designed emergency powers have careful safeguards. In Canada’s EmergenciesAct, one such safeguard is the inquiry legally triggered whenever the act is used. The Rouleau report, tabled with Parliament last week, showed the rule of law in Canada is robust. But whether it remains so depends on what Canadians do next.