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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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Here at Author Central you find the original articles and access the biographies of our international team of authors. Click their names above you will be taken to their full biography and article archive.

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.

Good Riddance to Senator Romney (9/18/2023) by Margaret Waine - Utah's political landscape suffered a great misfortune recently as well-tolerated oligarch Mitt Romney announced he won't be seeking reelection.
“Democracy 2024” On The Debate Stage (9/17/2023) by Jenna Spinelle - Ahead of the 2024 Republican primary, loyalty to Trump persists amidst democracy's challenges. Vigilance in the justice system is vital for upcoming events.
A Deep Dive On Parties And Political Reform (9/3/2023) by Jenna Spinelle - Americans want electoral reform for greater choice. Recent surveys reveal openness to change, but transitioning from a two-party system presents challenges.
Democracy, Education and the Trump Voter (9/1/2023) by Paul Lachelier - For those concerned and willing to move beyond expressions of frustration and contempt for Trump voters, part of the long-term solution may be something you have not considered.
Ascension (8/20/2023) by Jamie Lampidis - A new poem about the modern world from Democracy Chronicles Author Jamie Lampidis titled Ascension.
The Unconventional Russia-Africa Summit (8/14/2023) by Farai Chirimumimba - The 2023 Russia-Africa Summit's outcome hinges on African states viewing Russia as partner, competitor, and rival amid evolving norms and Sino-Russian ties.
Judicial Ethics Raise Alarms for Democracy’s Future (8/7/2023) by Jack Jones - Recent actions by Justices Thomas and Alito raise ethical concerns, impacting democracy's trajectory. Urgent introspection is needed for course correction.
Sudan’s Collapse and Passports (8/4/2023) by David Anderson, J.D. - Weak passports trap citizens during crises, like Sudan's impending collapse, limiting escape options and emphasizing the privilege of international movement.

Heartbreak and Yearning on the Streets of East Oakland (5/19/2023) by Joe Mathews - "Nightcrawling" by Leila Mottley is a bestselling novel that explores the hardships of life in Oakland's struggling streets.
Podcast: Gen Z’s Fight For Democracy (5/18/2023) by Jenna Spinelle - In his book "Fight", John Della Volpe argues that Gen Z has not buckled under the weight of the events that shaped them.
Courts, Constitutions, & Democracy: A Failing System (4/29/2023) by Andrew Straw - Equal protection on its face means that everyone is treated equally but the U.S. Supreme Court has limited equal protection.
Newsom’s ‘Campaign For Democracy’ Has A Democracy Problem (4/26/2023) by Joe Mathews - The governor has sympathies for changes in governance; he’s deeply familiar with democratic innovation. But will he actually take on democratic reform?
Podcast: Between Democracy And Autocracy (4/19/2023) by Jenna Spinelle - Between democracy and autocracy is an anocracy, defined by political scientists as a country that has elements of both forms of government.
Who Will Protect The Global Economy From California? (4/18/2023) by Joe Mathews - This bank failure, the second largest in U.S. history, actually fits a very old pattern—of California and its industries putting the economies of the nation and the world at risk.
Split Level In Jersey (4/15/2023) by Jamie Lampidis - Everyone has limits to their goodness, Like those structures in her oil paintings, Cartoonishly stretched to contain something within.

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