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Erin Green articles

erin greenErin writes for Democracy Chronicles from Maryland, where he is a doctoral student in English literature. He enjoys writing about abolitionist movements, cultural politics, poverty, and political rhetorics.

The Post-2020 Election Discourse on Police Abolition

By Erin Green - December 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Post-2020 Election Discourse on Police Abolition

There is a difference between “defund and abolish”. It is up to each one of us to educate ourselves on why we must end police violence not simply reform it.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats, Republicans

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

By Erin Green - December 2, 2020 2 Comments

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there is little awareness of the role voter suppression might have played in keeping Georgia red in the past.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Republicans, Voter Suppression

The Politics of COVID: socialized medicine for all, not only presidents

By Erin Green - October 10, 2020 1 Comment

The Politics of COVID: socialized medicine for all, not only presidents

Trump insults universal healthcare but accessed socialized medicine at the taxpayer’s expense. All Americans, not only presidents, should enjoy this basic right.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Republicans

America’s Bad Habit: Criticizing Other Cultures

By Erin Green - June 24, 2017 Leave a Comment

America’s Bad Habit

America has a problem of always interjecting their westernized opinion into the cultures of other civilizations. Whenever something is different from us, we essentially think that it is wrong.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, China, North Korea

A New Alabama Governor is Restoring the State’s Image

By Erin Green - June 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

New Alabama Governor

Ever since Robert Bentley left office after he was caught in the midst of a sex scandal with his assistant, Kay Ivey has taken the role of the Governor of Alabama and she has been doing some fairly interesting things.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, LGBT People and Democracy

Keeping Some Perspective on Kathy’s Political SNAFU

By Erin Green - June 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Perspective on Kathy’s Political SNAFU

Honestly, I don’t think Kathy’s career should end over this. She’s already facing the consequences, losing sponsors and getting hate mail. She also delivered a genuine sincere apology.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork

Polarized America: Why Politics is Taboo

By Erin Green - March 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

Polarized America

On the political spectrum, more and more people are choosing to identify as conservative or liberal, and the amount of moderates to fill in that gap has been tremendously reduced year after year after year.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Feminism, Journalism and Free Speech, Religion and Democracy

The Voices of the Bernie Revolution Must Endure

By Erin Green - October 31, 2016 Leave a Comment

Voices of the Bernie Revolution

It’s up to Americans to seek the change they desire. Electing a president will not change America and make it perfect. We all have a voice, but the way in which we use it is what determines how much of an impact it makes.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Youth Voting Rights

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Seeds of Discontent

By Jack Jones

There is a stirring in cities that have been decimated by corporate America and where their profit-driven relocation has caused pain of staggering consequence.

America After Trump

By Jenny Oak Tree

Our country must grieve and we must understand the trauma that has been created by Trumpism. Only then can the United States rise again.

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By Steve Cobb

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On The Dynamics of Abortion. And Argentina.

By David Anderson, J.D.

There’s big news from Argentina lately. By a fair margin abortion was finally legalized there last month after decades of grassroots activism.

An Expat American in the Middle East Discusses Trump Concerns

By Steve Schneider

Democracy Chronicles author Steve Schneider interviews ex-pat American Jason Meursault who shares his overseas perspective on the Capitol riot.

Why Trump Should be Impeached

By Jack Jones

Trump’s tenure was a reign of terror. The 6 Jan insurrection is ground for Senate impeachment to prevent him from causing further damage to our democracy.

On Approval Voting and the National Popular Vote

By Steve Cobb

Though written without regard for alternative voting methods, maybe the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is OK.

Is Giuliani a Speech-Maker or a Criminal Instigator?

By Steve Schneider

Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s personal lawyer. He has spoken in two rallies that became criminal riots, including the Jan 6, 2021, mob attack on The Capitol.

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