One day this insanity that’s been repeating itself can come to an end. Will it start with you? Will it start with me?
Jack Jones articles
Jack Jones writes for Democracy Chronicles from Chicago’s south suburbs where he grew up. He is a union electrician Local 134, certified minister from Berean University, AYSO board member and coach, basketball coach, Cub Scout leader, husband, father and social participant. Jack considers himself a gourmet junk food chef, political writer, musician and likes to contribute to the world around him. A former deacon and chaplain at Cook County Jail in Chicago, he feels that our out-of-control corporate, religious and political environment is to blame for many of the problems in the world today. Jack believes we need to get money out of politics and that the church should take care of people instead of trying to get hypocrites elected to public office.
Freedoms That Hang in the Balance
The bottom line is Trump has stolen levers of power that we’re being damaged by a presidency out of balance and the greatest need is for protecting the union from an autocracy.
Good News for Stephen Miller’s Fascists
Try something new. Possibly discover a whole universe of culture and imagination that’s waiting to embrace, and be embraced by you!
Sad to Say But the Trump Disaster is Worse Than We Expected
I don’t believe things can get better with Trump. I have no faith in his concern for our nation. I’m afraid that we won’t have a country left by the time he’s out of office.
Don’t Follow the True Believers of Fascism
I’m not ready to give up my vote for the ambitions of these Silicon Valley self aggrandised geeks any time soon. I would encourage you to keep an eye on them because they are definitely keeping an eye on you.
The Quick Fall Into American Fascism
This flirting with fascism isn’t wise or pretty. I believe it’s the current political pursuit of the technocrats of which many are multi-billionaires, industrialists, security contractors and others.
An Intelligent Decision: Engaging the Greens and the Progressive Democrats
The Republican Party and corporate American take over of the Democratic Party obviously is the issue. This duality has been the source of our nation’s suffering at least since 1980 and ‘the Gippers’ rise to power.
An Interview With the Illinois Green Party’s Eyde Arndell
Right now, the most concerning issue in our country and Illinois is masked, armed ICE agents terrorizing our communities completely disregarding the rule of law. What’s happening at Broadview is illegal.
Griselda Romero, the Green Party Candidate for Illinois Governor
Illinois has a long history marked by corruption—it is time for that to end. Stand with me and support me in ensuring that Illinois is not for the few, the wealthy, or select regions, but for all.
On America Super Monopolies
With the windows closed, the drapes pulled shut and no interaction with the outside world, the powers that be, namely, corporate America and the oligarchs reign supreme and go unchecked.