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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

by Jake Legumina - March 21, 2016

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

by Jake Legumina - March 12, 2016

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

by Jake Legumina - February 13, 2016

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”

by Jake Legumina - December 26, 2015

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

by Jake Legumina - November 19, 2015

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?

by Jake Legumina - November 6, 2015

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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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

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Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

No One In Monterey County Is Good Enough To Serve In Legislature

By Joe Mathews January 9, 2023

California’s “democratic reforms” have left a place as… [key] as Monterey County without any state representation from one of its own.

In America, the Joe-mocracy Rules

By Joe Mathews December 27, 2022

A republic? A democracy? No, our country is an avuncular autocracy run by old guys named joe.

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1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

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