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

9/11 reminds us that we must show strength in the face of evil

By Ngah Gabriel September 11, 2021

Weakness on terrorism and enabling Trump disparage the brave Americans who redirected flight 93 on 9/11 away from the Capitol.

Crisis in Afghanistan: a note on why the Taliban cannot be trusted

By Ngah Gabriel August 20, 2021

The idea that the Taliban can give “general amnesty” to the Afghan population is unacceptable. Above all, the Taliban cannot be trusted.

Peaceful transition of power in Zambia: cautious optimism best

By Ngah Gabriel August 18, 2021

Cautious optimism is best in regards to the future of Zambia’s democracy despite the unfolding peaceful transition of power to Hichilema.

Florida Speaker Sprowls Unmasked

By Steve Schneider August 12, 2021

Chris Sprowls, the GOP speaker of the Florida House, needs to review his election website especially the section called “Get To Know Chris Sprowls.”

Black America: No More Fake Friends

By Carroll G. Robinson July 19, 2021

The right to vote is so important that black Americans, disenfranchised for so long, can no longer afford fake friends and part-time allies.

Manchin “Anxious to Meet” Texas Democrats

By Steve Schneider July 14, 2021

Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) is “anxious to meet” with Texas Democrats who broke quorum back home, shying away from filibuster remarks.

Who Is Justifying Money Politics In America?

By Jack Jones July 14, 2021

Money is always the problem when it comes to ethical decision making and is precisely why it has to be regulated to the point that it can’t be used to bribe.