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Jake Legumina articles

Jake Legumina writes for Democracy Chronicles from San Diego. Jake is also currently a senior at San Diego State University studying Sociology and Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law. Has dedicated his academic career to understanding American politics, specifically the American political economy.

Dear Trump Protesters

March 21, 2016 by Jake Legumina Leave a Comment

Dear Trump Protesters

There is a fine line between being a protester and an agitator, and unfortunately, the protests as of late have been leaning on the side of agitation, and I refuse to participate. I commend those who peacefully protest Mr. Trump, it is your right.

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

The Fragile State of American Politics

March 12, 2016 by Jake Legumina Leave a Comment

Fragile State of American Politics

The people who support Donald Trump will not be dissuaded. Their beliefs are deeply rooted and will not waiver. They will defend him to great lengths. Facts are not relevant. They believe what they believe and that is it.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Republicans

Behold, the Super Delegate

February 13, 2016 by Jake Legumina Leave a Comment

Super Delegate

In New Hampshire, there are 32 delegates up for grabs, eight being super delegates. Keep in mind that it is delegates that determine who will be each party’s nominee. These eight super delegates are actually eight individual people

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Electoral College

“It’s Our Constitutional Right”

December 26, 2015 by Jake Legumina 1 Comment

This is the reality of the “free” democracy we live in. Where is the uproar over the rights we have already lost? To those who choose to defend our second amendment rights, I challenge you to defend the rights we have already lost.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Founding Fathers, Religion and Democracy

The Undermining of American Democracy

November 19, 2015 by Jake Legumina 3 Comments

NJ Big Money Politics

In a time where inequality is widening and the concentration of wealth is greater than ever, our political system has been turned upside down. The game is rigged, and it’s not rigged for people like you and me.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections, Supreme Court, Voter Turnout

Death to American Exceptionalism?

November 6, 2015 by Jake Legumina 1 Comment

American Exceptionalism

There’s no shame in admitting that we’re not doing as well as others. Death to American exceptionalism may be brash and unnecessary, but this is a plea to all, let’s put aside our pride and use common sense.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Europe, Socialism and Labor

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