Daniel Gonzalez articles

Daniel Gonzalez writes for Democracy Chronicles from Madrid, Spain. Daniel has a bachelor´s degree in Political Science and Administration from the University of the Basque Country. He has subsequently finished a pre-masters course in EF Cambridge University Preparation in International Politics and a Masters degree in International Relations (Security) at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

Francois Fillon: A Real Conservative Or A Blue-Blood Golem?

By Daniel Gonzalez - March 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

Francois Fillon’s path to victory in the primaries of the right-wing was clear when he hardened his views on certain issues such as security, immigration and abortion.

The National Front’s Game Of Thrones: Philippot Vs Maréchal-Le Pen

By Daniel Gonzalez - March 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

The leader of the ultra right-wing hasn´t got all the cards on her side as there is an internal power struggle going on within the party that can harm her party’s prestige.

What Lies Behind the Emmanuel Macron Candidacy?

By Daniel Gonzalez - March 3, 2017 1 Comment

The Emmanuel Macron phenomenon is the darling of the establishment, the one in favor of globalization, and the FTA with the USA, something Hollande was adamantly opposed to.

Trump Presidency: GOP’s Worst Nightmare or the Neocon Revenge?

By Daniel Gonzalez - January 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Trump symbolizes the return of the neocons with a different face. The apparent power struggle inside the Republican Party served as a platform to increase Trump´s popularity and image as a David against the GOP Goliath

Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

By Andrew Straw

Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership. Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit. Not holding my breath except for the manure.

Thoughts on Candidate Selection

The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options. George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.

A Great Nation That Does Not So Great Things

So why do we think of ourselves as a great nation? Is it because of our great economy? Is it because we call ourselves a Christian Nation? Should we, who call ourselves great, actually be great?

El Otro Cachete – A Short Story

By Julio César Guerrero

Undoubtedly economics play a key role in social stability, and although we were at the lower working class level, every head of the household had a job. These were the good old days when the dad’s salary was enough.

Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick

By John Amaruso

It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!

Camp LeJeune Poisoning Reform Must be Prioritized

By Andrew Straw

It is agonizingly slow trying to get justice for those born and poisoned at Camp LeJeune. I asked to overturn the denial of my Camp LeJeune Family Member Program application. I am still waiting.

Republicans Are Still Getting Away With Voter Suppression

There was only one instance of an illegal immigrant whom they found voting. She was brought to the US as a baby and wrongly thought she was eligible to vote because she lived here her whole life.

Khashoggi’s Death and the Politics of Profit

By Ashabori Mayurakkhi

It is up to ordinary people like us to become more critically aware of the global political-economic systems that govern our lives. From that point on, the choice is ours to make – do we continue to condone it?

I Feel a Burden Gone After the 2018 Election’s Blue Wave

These great changes I believe should help our country to overcome Trump and his treacherous policies in 2020. I will be holding my breath along with you till 2020 but for now, thank you for voting.

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