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Democracy Chronicles

Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS articles

Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS writes for Democracy Chronicles from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a Research Professor at University of New Mexico and a Fellow at Royal Historical Society.

A Review of the Controversial New WWII book: The Phoney Victory

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - October 15, 2018

New WWII book: The Phoney Victory

The Phoney Victory raises some interesting propositions regarding the participation of the United Kingdom in World War Two. However, it fails to consider the alternative geopolitical outcome.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, England, Europe, Germany

A Ten-Point Compact For a Post-Maduro Venezuela

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - June 7, 2016

Post-Maduro Venezuela

As the political and economic situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate, it pays to look beyond the current situation and outline a possible roadmap that could guarantee the return to democratic life

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: South America, Venezuela

The Tragedy of Brexit

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - February 15, 2016

Tragedy of Brexit

The looming referendum on the continuation of British membership of the EU to be held at some point during 2016, reveals the existence of two factors that explain an important aspect of the nature of geopolitics in the second decade of the new century.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe

Why Democracy Rejects Cultural Conservatism

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - August 20, 2013

Multicultural Cultural Conservativism

The postmodern condition rejects the concept of cultural conservatism and is the cultural framework in which third generation human rights are activated and protected

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Feminism, LGBT People and Democracy, Libertarian Party News, Religion and Democracy, Republicans, Socialism and Labor

The Role of Culture in the American Political Personality

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - August 6, 2013

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The American left is comfortable with the idea of a dynamic and unequal system in terms of economic outcomes, provided everyone can be a part of it.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Civil Rights Era, Democrats, Election History, Socialism and Labor

How Margaret Thatcher Changed Democracy

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - April 19, 2013

Margaret Thatcher Changed Democracy art

Patriotism is centred around the protection of the citizen’s welfare rather than the maximization of opportunities for a reduced segment of the population

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Election History, England, Europe, Socialism and Labor

Neoconservatism and the Propagation of Democracy

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - February 11, 2013

Impossible for American government trusted on Syria

Neoconservatism stands for curtailing the size of government when it comes to entitlements and expanding it for the purpose of propagating democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Colonialism, Election History, Iraq, Republicans, Socialism and Labor

Conservative Remolding of World’s New Social Contract

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - December 26, 2012

Rally New Social Contract

New Social Contract of conservative right seeks severance of link between political action and economic improvement consolidating conservative democracy

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Big Government, Capitalism and Big Business, Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Socialism and Labor, Tea Party

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In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

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1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

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