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John Amaruso articles on Democracy Chronicles

John Amaruso is a filmmaker and writer based in the greater New York area. His interests include politics, film, and travel. You can find his other writings on his website Mind Under Matter or by following him on Twitter @MindUnderMattr or on Facebook. John is the director of DC's documentary film "Design of a Broken System", currently filming.

Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick

By John Amaruso - December 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

My Hometown: Merrick

It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: New York City and State Elections

Why Terrorism Shouldn’t Worry You in 2016

By John Amaruso - December 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

Why Terrorism Shouldn't Worry You

We find ourselves here, in the year 2015, faced with an existential crisis. Are the capacities of man and all those things we have accumulated – the rule of law, democratic process, functions of civil society and so forth – under threat more so now than ever?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Worldwide

The Next Generation Revolution Returns?

By John Amaruso - June 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Next Generation Revolution

Our 27th installment later, and I have myself pondering the question – is anything we are doing really matter? Is NGNJnews the ‘News for the Next Generation’ we imagined it would be?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Political Artwork, Political Comedy

Gallery of My Highlighted Political Artwork

By John Amaruso - March 5, 2015 1 Comment

Highlighted political artwork

Democracy Chronicles writer and director John Amaruso shows off his highlighted political artwork. His true passion is to hope that one day this world can be a more transparent, humane, and socially just

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Political Artwork, Republicans, Socialism and Labor, Worldwide, Worldwide Corruption

Letter From the Design of a Broken System Director

By John Amaruso - June 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Design of a Broken System Director Letterhead

It is with great pleasure that the team and I can say we have successfully met our goal. It is because of your generous donations that we are able to continue our efforts in bringing a comprehensive film about the perils of election reform to life.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: DC News, Political Artwork

Obama Expands ‘Reasonable’ Search and Seizure to Cell Phones

By John Amaruso - May 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Obama search and seizure

In the latest expansion of the national security state, the Obama administration has brought to the Supreme Court the argument that anyone’s cell phone is subject to search and seizure without first obtaining search warrants.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Edward Snowden, Spying and Privacy, Supreme Court, Voting Technology

A Film About Legalized Corruption and a Broken System

By John Amaruso - April 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

film about legalized corruption big money

The Design of a Broken System, produced by Democracy Chronicles, is a film that aims to answer simple questions: Why doesn’t American democracy work? What is the root of Washington’s dysfunction? What can we do to fix it?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: DC News

When Will Conservatives Stop Praising Putin?

By John Amaruso - March 14, 2014 4 Comments

Quality education bought in democratic world by politically connected super rich Russian children

When will conservatives stop praising Putin and start loving American again? As it stands, it seems as though most conservatives in American mainstream media are pining for a “leader” like Russia’s Vladimir Putin

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Republicans, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Supporting Bill Maher’s Crusade for Election Reform

By John Amaruso - February 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Bill Maher's crusade for your elections

Bill Maher’s crusade is direct attack on members of Congress who benefit from system of perpetual incumbency and special interest influence is an issue that members of the election reform community hope will become a campaign issue

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, DC News, Money Politics, Political Artwork

We Need Your Help to Fund an Election Reform Film

By John Amaruso - January 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

Design of a Broken System Graphic.jpg

The Design of a Broken System aims to take the issue of ELECTION REFORM and present it in a concise way that analyzes the current system and proposes alternatives which are advocated by our country’s leading analysts and researchers.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: DC News, Money Politics, Political Artwork, Redistricting, Voter Access

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