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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.

The Best Replacement For Mercator World Maps (12/9/2025) by Michael Ossipoff - Don’t let the hype and bullshit convince you that Equal-Earth is the best, or is a scientific optimization, or that there’s anything new about it. No other equal-area world map matches Mollweide map’s realism & beauty.
On Business and Power (11/29/2025) by Jordan Pecora - The government is the only entity big enough to stop business from having all the control and economic sway, yet the United States is failing at this.
Tyranny of the Minority (11/12/2025) by Jenny Oak Tree - Levitsky and Ziblatt propose reforming our democracy in the same vein as Norway has by making representation more proportional and elections more direct.
Forgetabaht it! New York City is… Screwed (10/31/2025) by David Anderson, J.D. - Zohran will probably win. Our 1970s municipal bankruptcy won't have nuttin' on an abandoned tax base by the class who pay all the bills here today.
On America Super Monopolies (10/31/2025) by Jack Jones - With the windows closed, the drapes pulled shut and no interaction with the outside world, the powers that be, namely, corporate America and the oligarchs reign supreme and go unchecked.
Somaliland: Excellent News from the Horn of Africa (10/28/2025) by David Anderson, J.D. - There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that Trump might just be about to recognise Somaliland.
PHOTOS: At the No Kings Rally in Chicago (10/22/2025) by Jack Jones - We should take personal account of our lives from time to time and the way we treat others. We are holding our leaders to this same evaluation.
Executive Immunity and Institutional Erosion (10/19/2025) by Jack Jones - Unchecked executive power threatens democratic institutions in the US, demanding urgent civic response.

Challenges in Contemporary U.S. Leadership (10/18/2025) by Jack Jones - Trump’s presidency raises questions about accountability, governance, and the U.S.’s standing on the global stage.
Medieval Muslim Thought Experiments and America’s Founding (10/6/2025) by Adrian Tawfik - There is a line of brilliant thought experiments that stems from medieval Islamic Central Asia and Spain, through the European Enlightenment and to Thomas Paine.
Announcing My Two New Poetry Books Coming Out (10/6/2025) by Peter J. Dellolio - I wanted to let you all know about these two books that are coming out soon, I've been very fortunate to have a short story collection and a book of new poems be released this year.
Facebook is Losing its Chance to be a Force for Democracy (9/29/2025) by Jenny Oak Tree - Sarah Wynn Williams pitches her idea that Facebook has great power for good in the world, an idealism she eventually loses as she works in policy for Facebook.
Trump, The Wrestlemania President (9/22/2025) by Jordan Pecora - To uphold our democracy, we need more than just to be entertained. We need thoughtful discussions/debates even amongst those who disagree.
Honoring Legacy, Embracing Justice (8/29/2025) by Andrew Straw - My family's story is not only one of proud military service and enduring sacrifice but also one marked by the lasting consequences.
Israel and Moving Forward in Gaza (8/21/2025) by Jenny Oak Tree - I understand Hamas is not a trustworthy partner, but Israel has long since been an innovative technology center and needs to bring that innovation into politics.

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