Author Central - Highlighting the Democracy Chronicles author team

Democracy Chronicles Author Central is where we feature our team of authors from around the world. See the full list of their articles here. DC Editor-in-Chief Adrian Tawfik and the DC team are always looking for creative new contributors so please get in touch if you would like to write for DC.

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State of Power: Marx, Democracy, and the ICE Crisis in Minneapolis (2/6/2026) by Adia May - In the early weeks of 2026, the streets of Minneapolis became unexpectedly dark. What began as an immigration enforcement regime has morphed into a national confrontation over state coercion.
Good News for Stephen Miller’s Fascists (2/5/2026) by Jack Jones - Try something new. Possibly discover a whole universe of culture and imagination that’s waiting to embrace, and be embraced by you!
Somaliland: A North-South Korea-like Divide… in Africa (1/27/2026) by David Anderson, J.D. - With continued democracy and civic freedom, and now globalization and a start at international recognition, Somaliland's future is in the other direction: success!
Sad to Say But the Trump Disaster is Worse Than We Expected (1/26/2026) by Jack Jones - I don’t believe things can get better with Trump. I have no faith in his concern for our nation. I’m afraid that we won’t have a country left by the time he’s out of office.
Restricting Opposition Activity After Voting in Uganda and Beyond (1/25/2026) by Livert Ngum - When opposition voices are constrained at this stage, core democratic principles begin to fray. Transparency suffers when leaders cannot freely address the public.
The Role of Friction in Society and Government (1/25/2026) by Jordan Pecora - An illusion of social connection that is created by para-social relationships is adding to the loneliness epidemic as well as the downfall of democracy.
Iran’s Upheaval and the Test of Global Resolve (1/20/2026) by Ali Karamifard - The Iranian people have never been this resolute in their objective, which is toppling the regime. The regime has already fallen in the minds of the public.
On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology (1/19/2026) by Jenny Oak Tree - Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We are basically a populace at the mercy of humanity's impulse to lie and create outrage.

Don’t Follow the True Believers of Fascism (1/18/2026) by Jack Jones - I’m not ready to give up my vote for the ambitions of these Silicon Valley self aggrandised geeks any time soon. I would encourage you to keep an eye on them because they are definitely keeping an eye on you.
Is Australia or the USA More Antisemitic? A Data Challenge. (1/16/2026) by David Anderson, J.D. - This is your mission, should you accept: Where is antisemitism worse - the USA or Australia? Suggested paths of enquiry: google engrams of headlines, twitter polls, Pew etc., media coverage and the like.
The Quick Fall Into American Fascism (1/14/2026) by Jack Jones - This flirting with fascism isn’t wise or pretty. I believe it’s the current political pursuit of the technocrats of which many are multi-billionaires, industrialists, security contractors and others.
How the U.S. and the U.K. Frame Religion Differently (1/9/2026) by Adia May - Watching the news in both countries, I have realised that the media does more than just report reality; it constructs facts from opinion and instructs audiences what is acceptable to believe publicly.
The Capture of Venezuela’s President and the Crisis of Democratic Norms (1/3/2026) by Livert Ngum - Even when a leader is accused of serious crimes, international law does not permit a foreign power to act as police, prosecutor, and jailer simultaneously.
Why Is Socialism Treated as a Threat in the West (12/31/2025) by Adia May - Socialism does not need to be embraced without critique but should be permitted the breathing space to be debated with integrity rather than instantaneous dismissal. Without that openness, democracy risks becoming a carefully managed performance.
An Intelligent Decision: Engaging the Greens and the Progressive Democrats (12/26/2025) by Jack Jones - The Republican Party and corporate American take over of the Democratic Party obviously is the issue. This duality has been the source of our nation's suffering at least since 1980 and 'the Gippers' rise to power.

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