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Aydasara Ortega articles

Aydasara Ortega Torres writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York. She is a Faculty Member of Psychology at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Also take a look at her website for more of her work.

Benefits of Diversity: experiences from teaching

by Aydasara Ortega - October 17, 2021

Benefits of Diversity: experiences from teaching

“I’ve seen through my work with students from many walks of life, how quickly stalemates dissolve when new voices enter the conversation”. 

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education

Echo Chambers

by Aydasara Ortega - June 14, 2021

We interpret conflicting evidence as supportive of our thoughts, and seek out arguments that confirm beliefs, becoming confident of our opinions .

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Statistically Significant

by Aydasara Ortega - March 8, 2021

Statistically Significant

A universal basic income experiment in Stockton, California gave randomly selected residents $500 per month for two years with no strings attached.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Socialism and Labor

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by Aydasara Ortega - January 21, 2021

Data governance surfaces as key terrain on which to regulate firms engaged in datafication by responding to the injustices of informational capitalism.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Spying and Privacy

Like I have a choice

by Aydasara Ortega - March 27, 2020

Like I have a choice

And suddenly (almost) everyone finds themselves wondering: “What if I get sick? And out of the blue, the necessity of being connected becomes so real.

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Til Doubt Do Us Part

by Aydasara Ortega - November 18, 2019

Til Doubt Do Us Part

The issue of whether or not one can willingly choose to believe something (or willingly choose not to) is a discussion-worthy topic in its own right.

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Climate Change is a Serial Killer

by Aydasara Ortega - September 17, 2019

Climate Change is a Serial Killer

A serial killer is a term describing a type of killer who kills a number of people over a long period of time. Then climate change is a serial killer. 

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When Anger Is A Gift: Puerto Rico Rising

by Aydasara Ortega - July 23, 2019

Puerto Rico Rising

The multitudinous and persistent demonstrations that call for the governor’s resignation show that democracy and dignity walk together. Puerto Rico demands loud and clear: “Ricky resign!”

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Caribbean, Democracy Protests, Puerto Rico

US: Inequality in America

by Aydasara Ortega - June 9, 2019

Created Unequal

The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal.” But doesn’t the US have a stratified class structure based on family background, wealth, authority, occupation, age, gender, etc.? Sure.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

Thoughts on End of Life Choices

by Aydasara Ortega - June 4, 2018

End of Life Choices

We are endlessly rethinking how to deal with the end of life. We begin the conversation with our loved ones and in our communities, showing it is not just a concern for healthcare professionals, the terminally ill or the elderly, but for everyone.

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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

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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

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How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

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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

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The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

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1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

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

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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

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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

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