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Amelia Kent articles

Amelia Kent has a degree in social work from Seattle University and has served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cebu City, Philippines. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Fighting for the LGBT Community in the Philippines

by Amelia Kent - March 27, 2013

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Extreme stigma experienced by those who are openly gay drive many in the Philippines to maintain double life by engaging in covert behavior.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Charity, LGBT People and Democracy, Philippines, Racism and Prejudice, Religion and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

For Philippine Women, Cebu City is Rising

by Amelia Kent - February 6, 2013

Philippine Women

As part of a global campaign to end violence against women, One Billion Rising is taking the world by storm, calling women to rise, strike and dance.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, Feminism, Philippines, Women Voting Rights

Outsourcing Explosion Having Deep Impact in Philippines

by Amelia Kent - December 4, 2012

philippines protest civil disobedience worldwide movement

Despite the outsourcing explosion, there hasn’t been a significant reduction in poverty for last decade, with 26% still living below Philippine poverty line

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Capitalism and Big Business, Education, Philippines, Socialism and Labor, Voting Technology

The Inconvenience of Homelessness in America

by Amelia Kent - November 27, 2012

Inconvenience of Homelessness Hungry

Inconvenience of Homelessness becomes more complicated when you invest in learning about social, economic problems

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Charity, Education

Esperanza International: A Closer Look at Development

by Amelia Kent - November 23, 2012

Peaceful Kenya democratic elections sees large turnout

Esperanza International sets a great example of social awareness and development leadership

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, Mexico, Philippines, Women Voting Rights

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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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