Abbie Hallinan articles

Abbie Hallinan writes for the Democracy Chronicles from Melbourne, Australia. Having lived in Australia, America and New Zealand, she has developed a broad perspective on international relations and politics. She is currently at the University of Melbourne studying a Bachelor of Arts (Politics & International Relations and Anthropology) and a Diploma of Languages (French).

The TRUMP Ceiling: What’s at Stake For Women Voters

By Abbie Hallinan - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

The first presidential debate for the 2016 election revealed the systemic misogynistic undertones that continue to infiltrate the workplaces and lives of women within the American democracy

The Election to Decide Future for Australian Refugees

By Abbie Hallinan - June 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

As the refugee crisis around the world proliferates, the upcoming Australian election provides a critical opportunity for the public to shape the future lives of refugees and the abusive nature of Australian refugee policies

North Carolina and Mississippi: The Degradation of Lives

By Abbie Hallinan - April 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

When the personal beliefs of individuals become legalised and begin to negatively impact and degrade the lives of other members of society, it becomes a problem – not just a problem, an atrocity

Trump Elicits Concern for Women, Democracy and Rights

By Abbie Hallinan - April 5, 2016 1 Comment

With Donald Trump’s latest chauvinist and frankly repugnant comments about abortion, I find myself reflecting upon the current state of respect and safety of women within democracies across the globe.

On Compulsory Voting: A Roadmap to Political Legitimacy

By Abbie Hallinan - March 25, 2016 Leave a Comment

Australia is one of the few democratic governments legally enforcing the voting of all citizens. The law – active since 1912 – has resulted in Australia having one of the most politically engaged societies in the world.

Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

By Andrew Straw

Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership. Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit. Not holding my breath except for the manure.

Thoughts on Candidate Selection

The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options. George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.

A Great Nation That Does Not So Great Things

So why do we think of ourselves as a great nation? Is it because of our great economy? Is it because we call ourselves a Christian Nation? Should we, who call ourselves great, actually be great?

El Otro Cachete – A Short Story

By Julio César Guerrero

Undoubtedly economics play a key role in social stability, and although we were at the lower working class level, every head of the household had a job. These were the good old days when the dad’s salary was enough.

Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick

By John Amaruso

It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!

Camp LeJeune Poisoning Reform Must be Prioritized

By Andrew Straw

It is agonizingly slow trying to get justice for those born and poisoned at Camp LeJeune. I asked to overturn the denial of my Camp LeJeune Family Member Program application. I am still waiting.

Republicans Are Still Getting Away With Voter Suppression

There was only one instance of an illegal immigrant whom they found voting. She was brought to the US as a baby and wrongly thought she was eligible to vote because she lived here her whole life.

Khashoggi’s Death and the Politics of Profit

By Ashabori Mayurakkhi

It is up to ordinary people like us to become more critically aware of the global political-economic systems that govern our lives. From that point on, the choice is ours to make – do we continue to condone it?

I Feel a Burden Gone After the 2018 Election’s Blue Wave

These great changes I believe should help our country to overcome Trump and his treacherous policies in 2020. I will be holding my breath along with you till 2020 but for now, thank you for voting.

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