We are a lawyerly state meant to build individual rights instead of projects that build material wealth for impoverished Americans.
Jenny Oak Tree articles
Jenny Oak Tree writes for Democracy Chronicles from the state of Alabama. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.
On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology
Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We are basically a populace at the mercy of humanity’s impulse to lie and create outrage.
Tyranny of the Minority
Levitsky and Ziblatt propose reforming our democracy in the same vein as Norway has by making representation more proportional and elections more direct.
Facebook is Losing its Chance to be a Force for Democracy
Sarah Wynn Williams pitches her idea that Facebook has great power for good in the world, an idealism she eventually loses as she works in policy for Facebook.
Israel and Moving Forward in Gaza
I understand Hamas is not a trustworthy partner, but Israel has long since been an innovative technology center and needs to bring that innovation into politics.
On The Basic Problem of US Democracy
We are a tired and busy population trying to understand the news and what’s happening our world through the prism of our own understanding and bespoken realities.
Reading The Fall of Roe
The Fall of Rose: The Rise of a New America chronicles the pro-life activists against the pro-choice activities of the last 50 years since Roe v Wade was settled precedent.
Alabama’s Pro-Life Shift: Legality and Implications for Women’s Rights
Alabama’s pro-life shift raises legal questions and concerns about its impact on women’s reproductive freedoms.
On October 7th
We need voices to say that these attacks against Jews across the world are disgraceful. We need you to stop being silent.
Comparing “Don’t Look Up” to our current COVID crisis
The movie itself takes a deep dive into how messaging and our hivemind contribute to misinformation and denial of scientific fact.