DC Author Central highlighting Democracy Chronicles writers

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Democracy Chronicles Author Central is where we feature our team of over one-hundred authors from around the world. We are looking for creative new contributors so please get in touch if you would like to write for DC.

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Democracy Chronicles is the product of a network of democracy focused authors, artists, activists, and contributors from around the globe.

Here at Author Central you can take a look at the original articles and access the biographies of our international team of authors. If you click their names above you will be taken to their full biography and article archive.

You can also take a look at our Political Art page for political artists of all kinds that highlights the original work of numerous Democracy Chronicles authors.

We are actively looking for creative new contributors to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing please get in touch. We are expanding and we want to hear from people from all kind of backgrounds and perspectives.

Republican Party or Green Party, in Brooklyn or Bangladesh, we are looking for people who want to join the democracy fight. Also, see the full list of articles by our writers.

Ranked Choice Voting is Not a Conspiracy, it is Nonpartisan (5/19/2018) by M D Mitchell - The accusations by entrenched Republican elites in Maine does not change these facts. Republican leaders, sadly and apparently afraid of actually needing to convince the majority of Mainers to support their candidates and policies, have decided to now oppose RCV.

The Democracy Fighters of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade (5/17/2018) by Hassan Elhage - I finally understand how, when the Spanish Civil War ignited, a group of young Americans— inexperienced militaristically but politically aware— chose to fight the ideologically-destructive fascism. Their fight was one for democracy worldwide.

Towards a New British-Zimbabwe Diplomatic Relationship (5/15/2018) by Farai Chirimumimba - After almost two decades of stalemate, evident change has come to Zimbabwe. British Prime Minister Theresa May now has found a credible ally, in new Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to work to rebuild trust with former its colonial master.

A Look at the Design of the New Taiwanese Referendum Process (5/11/2018) by Thomas Manning - Government officials in Taiwan have overhauled the country’s referendum process making it simpler for people to put forth initiatives when trying to make changes to the country’s laws. How will the new system work?

UC Davis Just Made a Video of My Poetry: Refugee/Refugiado (5/4/2018) by Ana Maria Fores Tamayo - After a long time coming, Humanizing Deportation at UC Davis has just published a digital version of my poems in both spanish and english, with my own photography, to show the world what asylum seekers go through.

Free and Fair Elections Versus the Modern Republican Party (5/4/2018) by M D Mitchell - As a swing voter, who has proudly voted for and supported Republicans in the past, I can't fathom supporting a party that continues to remove itself from 'We the People', to be only for "a few of the people, the whitest and wealthiest."

On Political Satire at the White House Correspondents Dinner (5/3/2018) by Jenny Oak Tree - Can a comedian speak out on the issues related to the media? Can a comedian speak out on the injustices occurring in America? Can a comedian speak out about what he or she deems are the most important issues?

The Challenges Facing Female Participation in Zimbabwe’s Elections (4/26/2018) by Farai Chirimumimba - With the general elections a few months away one hopes more women participate and win seats in parliament. Zimbabwe still has a long way to go to achieve 50/50 representation parity in parliament.

Why Trump Should Abstain from Decertifying the Terrible Iran Deal (4/26/2018) by Caleb J. Kot - The agreement with Iran has come up short in effectiveness. Neither the US nor its allies are more safe as a result of the deal; in fact, one could make the argument that its ratification exacerbated US-Iranian relations.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is playing a dangerous game (4/25/2018) by Jenny Oak Tree - The juxtaposition of Kay Ivey promoting the validity of Confederate statues with the first monument dedicated to the era Alabama wants to forget, that of lynching mobs and racial terror is odd and uniquely Alabamian.

West Virginia To Try Blockchain Technology For Military Voters (4/22/2018) by Thomas Manning - It is essential for the United States to test out new technology for elections as older voter machines have proven to be vulnerable to outside tampering and are becoming increasingly obsolete.

Why Former First Lady Dianne Bentley is Alabama’s Feminist Icon (4/21/2018) by Jenny Oak Tree - Bentley is a proud conservative Christian who made a choice in the face of everything she went through to leave a cheating spouse. By all accounts, while the world is trying desperately to promote women, we have a feminist icon in our midst

Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight (4/18/2018) by Farai Chirimumimba - As Zimbabwe celebrates its Independence Day this Wednesday, the annual holiday will come with an added layer of meaning. This marks 38 years since the achievement of hard-fought nationhood.

Why Trump’s Syrian Airstrikes Didn’t Violate the War Powers Act (4/16/2018) by Caleb J. Kot - Trump was not declaring or instigating war by collaborating with the United Kingdom and France on the strikes. He was simply exercising the ambiguous rights given to him by the War Powers Resolution.

GoFundMe: Help us win a Peaceful Voting Revolution in Maine! (4/16/2018) by M D Mitchell - Please don't miss this chance to fundamentally level the playing field and improve our system of voting. We may never get another chance to upgrade and improve our democratic institutions on a state scale.

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