Claire P. Bocage articles

Claire P. Bocage writes articles for Democracy Chronicles from New Jersey. She also has been writing haiku about democracy in her personal DC poetry page. You can find it together on DC with other artists at our Political Art section.

Political Families: The Cheney

By Claire P. Bocage - July 25, 2013 1 Comment

Political Families: What is in a name? It would seem that even in democratic politics, voters are not disillusioned with nepotism.

Presidential Donations and the Future of American Politics

By Claire P. Bocage - July 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Presidential Donations and the Future as DC Writer Examines Citizens United and its Repercussions

On Approval Voting and the National Popular Vote

By Steve Cobb

Though written without regard for alternative voting methods, maybe the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is OK.

Is Giuliani a Speech-Maker or a Criminal Instigator?

By Steve Schneider

Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s personal lawyer. He has spoken in two rallies that became criminal riots, including the Jan 6, 2021, mob attack on The Capitol.

Democracy Counts in Georgia; D.C. in Chaos

By Steve Schneider

Major upheavals in American politics saw democrats winning Georgia on Jan 5, 2021 while on Jan 6 a Trump mob attacked The Capitol to stop certification of Biden’s victory.

Why the Republican leadership doesn’t have our welfare in consideration

By Jack Jones

The fight against American corruption is not over! It will be when America’s Oligarchs come to realization. They need to be checked for all our sakes.

Atlanta Mail Specialist Exposed Voter Roll Purge List Problems

By Steve Schneider

Voter suppression persists. A key direct mail specialist was able to analyse and reverse a questionable voter roll purge list in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Trump Proves Americans with “Good Genes” are Victims

By Steve Schneider

Trump has touted “good genes” and the privilege of bearing them. However, he is himself evidence that those carrying this imaginary genetic material are victims.

The Post-2020 Election Discourse on Police Abolition

By Erin Green

There is a difference between “defund and abolish”. It is up to each one of us to educate ourselves on why we must end police violence not simply reform it.

Why Was Kanye West Kept Off the 2020 Arizona Ballot?

On September 8, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a short order saying Kanye West could not be on the ballot as an independent candidate for president.

Study Claims Political Comedy Helps Young Adults

Interesting news on this front comes from the University of Pennsylvania: New research suggests that humor may

SNL mocks Giuliani with sketch about voter fraud claims

Saturday Night Live (SNL) parodied Rudy Giuliani in is recent opening sketch that focused on attempts to overturn the November 3 election results for Trump.

Study: Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny

Right-wing authoritarians are considerably less funny than people who do not share that disposition