Exploratory committees allow candidates to campaign without running initially, but most who form them eventually run.
Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”
A closer look at one of the most accepted norms for AI systems demonstrates the challenges inherent in incorporating democratic values.
Montana Defeats Restrictive Third Party Access Bill
Lawmakers stymied an attempted revival of legislation that would raise the signature threshold for third-party and independent candidates.
Iranian Secret Committee ‘Punished Celebrities Over Dissent’
Iran’s Secret committee sent a list of 141 to the economy ministry, including celebrities, raising more worries over freedoms.
At This Museum Sixth Graders Learn Lessons In Democracy
At the New-York Historical Society’s democracy program, 21 sixth graders debated weekly tests versus daily homework options.
Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation
Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
SPOTLIGHT: Our Collection Of Political Memes
Democracy Chronicles has featured thousands of articles covering all things democracy and for each article, the goal is always to include great images.
Did Pirates Pioneer Democracy?
Fencing booty is the most underappreciated problem of historical pirate logistics. Myths and stories about “going on the account”.
Turkey’s Erdogan Kicks Off Race To Hold On To Power
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his ruling party’s bid to stay in power, as he seeks to extend his leadership of Turkey beyond 20 years.
China In New Heavy Prison Sentences For Human Rights Activists
Disgraceful sentencing of prominent Chinese human rights defenders Zhiyong and Jiaxi is a blatant violation of their rights to freedom of expression.