In his first Memorial Day message as President, Biden commented and emphasized what he is believes is most important: democracy.
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.
When truth becomes relative: political crisis in a post-Trump era
The fact that the GOP believes it can’t survive without ex-President Donald Trump is a terrifying handover of power to a tyrant.
What Is Fascism And What Drives It?
What is fascism and what drives it? Since it is in plain sight we are unable to pin it and its drivers down. But quite simply it is greed.
Living in Fear
Let’s move to a place where we can call all men and women friends, brothers or sisters. We need each other, we were made to look out for one another.
Still Wrestling the Big Lie: Trickle-Down Economics
Liars, swindlers, con-men, and deceivers are at work and they are paid very well to represent the richest among us and the trickle-down lie.
There Won’t be Another Chance to Hold Biden’s Feet to the Fire
If we want to live in a somewhat decent country we must start to hold our president’s feet to the fire. We just can’t go along and complain.
On the Attitudes of Our Leaders
Donald Trump Jr. standing in front of a wall of handguns with scopes is a clear threat that should not be tolerated.
Trickling Down to Right-Wing Fascism
The Rich and greedy have always wanted more and they won’t stop. That’s why they hate it when we regulate anything for the good of the country.
Seeds of Discontent
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.
Why Trump Should be Impeached
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.