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

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

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

DeSantis Battles Trump in Florida Steel Cage Match

By Steve Schneider November 20, 2022

We take you now to the much-anticipated DeSantis-Trump steel cage match, in which “DeSanctimonious” has promised to “kick Trump’s ass.”

Why Gambling Can’t Really Lose In California

By Joe Mathews November 2, 2022

When state voters approved an expansion of casino gaming, gaming interests assured us that gambling here would be governed by strict limits.

Independent Voters Flee To Canada

By Steve Schneider November 2, 2022

Independent voters who swept Republicans into power nationally in November are moving to Canada. Not surprisingly, mainstream experts are shocked.

Podcast: Celebrating Democracy’s Small Victories

By Jenna Spinelle October 31, 2022

Amid election deniers and political polarization, it’s easy to overlook the times when democracy is actually working.

Towards Communist Party Congress In China, Focus On Africa

By Farai Chirimumimba October 27, 2022

The independent nations of modern Africa have not declared themselves to be within particular helm of either East or West “spheres of influence”.

Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Andrew Straw October 27, 2022

As the month of October comes to a close, it is worth considering how Disability Employment Awareness Month applies to the State of Indiana.

Los Angeles Doesn’t Need A City Council

By Joe Mathews October 20, 2022

The people of L.A. will have the opportunity to live a dream and fire their failed politicians, so they can take up the work of local democracy.

The Anti-Colonialism Of ‘Wakanda Forever’

November 18, 2022

The sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, is about power and government rather than a struggle between good and evil.

The Enduring Appeal of ‘I Voted’ Stickers

November 8, 2022

Ulster County voters were in for a treat – or was it a trick? – when polls opened on the morning of Halloween for the third day of early voting.

Behind The Scenes At The Onion Satire Newspaper

November 8, 2022

When the day’s real-life headlines are regularly compared with the Onion’s, how…do you parody the world when reality has jumped the shark?

Politics Increasingly A Deal-Breaker On US Dating Scene

October 27, 2022

Experts say that who you vote for has now risen to be among the most important factors in love. The challenge is particularly acute.

A Propaganda Love Story, From Caesar To Trump

October 16, 2022

Times have changed but propaganda tactics remain the same. Roman propaganda has more in common with today’s political realities.