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jack jonesJack 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.

Here At The Crossroads, To Lead Or Be Led

August 1, 2022 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

We will only have a chance to save our imperiled democracy if we work to reverse discriminatory laws like Citizens United.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United

Mass Shootings: Time To Ramp Up Citizen Action

July 20, 2022 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

Mass shootings: Time to ramp up citizen action

Those controlling the levers of power need to be confronted on these issues and made uncomfortable enough so that they can act.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests

Who Pays For America?

April 18, 2022 by Jack Jones 3 Comments

The taxes that are being placed on middle class in America are ridiculous. The rich in comparison pay nothing, yet have everything.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption

On Confronting A Lie

April 9, 2022 by Jack Jones Leave a Comment

The problems that we are dealing with are because of the consistent misrepresentation of truth as well as the rich targeting our society’s weaknesses.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Worldwide Corruption

Unintended Political Consequences Of Childish Name Calling

March 27, 2022 by Jack Jones 1 Comment

Unintended Political Consequences Of Childish Name Calling

Because of the continual actions of lesser intentioned humans, the Democratic Party has been targeted as weak and unable to understand how to throw a punch.

Filed Under: DC Authors

Holding Them Accountable For Our Failed Democracy

March 22, 2022 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

The greed of corporate America is and has been threatening our existence. They are price gouging in every sector because everything has been privatized.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption

The Time To Get Behind Alexeï Navalny Is Now

March 14, 2022 by Jack Jones Leave a Comment

The time to get behind Alexeï Navalny is now

We are interdependent in our assumed divided lands. Praise for the imprisoned Navalny. Here is a man dedicated to justice and freedom for all.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Asia, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia, Ukraine

Partisan Divisions And The Fairness Doctrine

February 28, 2022 by Jack Jones 1 Comment

Fairness Doctrine

The relaxing or paralyzing of the Fairness Doctrine is allowing a right-wing political minority with plenty of cash to deal in distortion.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Journalism and Free Speech

Will It Be Ok?

February 11, 2022 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

Reinstating shoring-up and prosecuting violators of the obliterated Fairness Doctrine is the first step for resurrecting our great country.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Journalism and Free Speech

The Democratic Party’s Oligarch Wannabes

January 30, 2022 by Jack Jones 5 Comments

I can’t tolerate Senator Manchin or Sinema being welcomed by the Democratic Party next term or ever again. They are Republicans in sheep clothing.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Democrats, Money Politics

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