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Akua Doku articles

Akua Doku writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York City. Checkout the rest of our international team of over 100 authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Big Bird and the PBS Effect: Do They Matter?

by Akua Doku - November 3, 2012

Big Bird From PBS

Does the PBS effect have the influence to get voters to Washington? Big Bird is hoping so.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Democracy Charity, Education, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Youth Voting Rights

Election Laws Scorching The Rights of Voters

by Akua Doku - July 21, 2012

Voter ID Laws Could Disenfranchise

New Election Laws Jeopardize Rights of Voters for American People by Denying Access

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Civil Rights, Early Voting, Felon Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Write-in Votes – Are They Impactful?

by Akua Doku - July 5, 2012

Election Write-in Votes

Write-in Votes: One of the Most Advantageous Tools For Any Candidate Running as an Independents

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats, Independent Politicians, Republicans, Third Party

The New Political Party Is Your Political Party!

by Akua Doku - June 22, 2012

New Political Party Is Your Political Party!

Why Not Try a New Political Vision By Creating Your Own New Political Party Instead of Joining?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Independent Politicians, Occupy Wall Street, Third Party

Forget Tusker And The Mule, Third Parties Bring Change

by Akua Doku - June 2, 2012

Third Parties Bring Change Founding Fathers

The past U.S. presidential elections has seen a growing rate of voters showing up at the polls to choose the right candidate to lead the American people into a future that will benefit, not only their interest, but also the interest of generations to come.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Independent Politicians, Third Party

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In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

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1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

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