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

What Are They Doing To The American Dream?

By Jack Jones January 23, 2022

We are not what we have celebrated in the past, or what we have fought for, died for. The Oligarchs now are brazenly showing their true colors.

PODCAST: Sore Losers Are Bad For Democracy

By Jenna Spinelle January 23, 2022

Penn State’s Jim Piazza returns to the show this week to discuss a new study on why the loser’s consent is a critical part of a healthy democracy.

It’s Time to Grow the Texas Democratic Party from the Bottom Up

By Carroll G. Robinson January 22, 2022

I am running for Chair for one reason, to help Democrats all across Texas win more elections-up and down the ballot-to restore and advance progress in our state.

DeSantis Confuses Absolute Power with Freedom

By Steve Schneider January 21, 2022

Will Trump call out DeSantis for placing Medicare and Medicaid funds for some seniors in jeopardy? Will DeSantis have to face the consequences of his actions?

I made it to 78

By Julio César Guerrero January 16, 2022

Thanks to my daughter whose memory helped me understand the importance of paying attention to the simple things in life. Sometimes they are better than measuring life by greater deeds.

Comparing “Don’t Look Up” to our current COVID crisis

By Jenny Oak Tree January 8, 2022

The movie itself takes a deep dive into how messaging and our hivemind contribute to misinformation and denial of scientific fact.

“The Joy of Covid”, Coming to a Bookseller Soon

By Steve Schneider January 3, 2022

I don’t know if this strain of thought will possess our political id and dominate our immune system. We will learn more as the year advances.

Major Slave Owners’ Political Power After The Civil War

January 26, 2022

With a focus on Texas, a new paper documents the persistence of Southern slave owners in political power after the American Civil War.

Classic ‘Fight Club’ Movie Gets Very Different Ending In China

January 26, 2022

Imported films in China are often altered to show that the law enforcement always trumps the villain. Fight Club is also getting a makeover.

‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ T-Shirts Banned From Australian Open

January 24, 2022

Tennis fans at the Australian Open were asked by tournament security to remove T-shirts bearing the words “Where is Peng Shuai?”

Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles

January 22, 2022

Sportspeople who oppose Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko are forced into exile. But what has happened since they left Belarus?

Sports Figures Urge Manchin To Help Pass Voting Bill

January 21, 2022

Sports figures are calling on Senator Joe Manchin, the Democrat from West Virginia, to help ensure that the voting rights bill is passed.