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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.

The NDAA Lives On: US Constitution in Peril

By John Amaruso - December 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

Patriot Act openly disregarded fundamental rights in the Constitution and sought to alter what is “reasonable” search and seizure.

Growing Challenges to Democracy in a Reforming Myanmar

By John Amaruso - December 11, 2012 Leave a Comment

Like many countries before it, Myanmar is experiencing growing pains of democratic rule. Can Myanmar become a democracy? It can. With right circumstances.

Podcast: China’s threat to democracies around the world

By Jenna Spinelle

Larry Diamond joins the Democracy Works podcast this week to talk about the threat China’s model of authoritarian capitalism poses to liberal democracy in the United States and around the world.

Florida Not Yet Land of Lincoln for Former Felon Voting Rights

By Steve Schneider

Governor signs a 2019 law, which was passed in a party-line vote by the Republican-controlled state Legislature. It requires returning citizens to pay all fees, fines and restitution ordered by a judge before they can register to vote.

Election Machine Keys Currently Available for Purchase on Amazon

By Thomas Manning

According to hackers at a recently held hacking conference in Las Vegas Nevada, election machine keys are currently available for purchase on websites like Amazon, eBay and other sites.

Podcast: One state’s fight for fair maps

By Jenna Spinelle

Pennsylvania is one of several states trying to ensure fair congressional maps are drawn after the 2020 Census. As we say in the episode, redistricting is one of democracy’s thorniest problems.

Fearless World Order Under Dictatorship

By Farai Chirimumimba

In the past several years, the world has been shaken by protests caused by the various countries’ ruling-elites and their selfishness. Of course, that isn’t anything new.

Why Florida Should Super Size ERIC Initiative

By Steve Schneider

Governor Ron DeSantis opened the door for more election reform at an Aug. 21 Orlando press conference. That’s when he announced Florida will join the Electronic Registration Information Center.

It Will Take More Than Socialism and Democracy to Save the World

By Roger Copple

Imagine having democratic and ecological socialism on an international level based on a system and culture of democratic world law. It would be a revolution of love, a love revolution, a spiritual revolution, and we can have it. We can create it.

Democrats Slam Engage Texas over advocacy on Texas Diver License Grounds

Democrats have slammed GOP-affiliated Engage Texas over advocacy at Texas Diver License offices but DPS says grounds open to political speech.

Florida: felon voting restrictions to finally have day in court

Florida felon voting restrictions to finally have day in court. This comes after suing over Florida GOP-controlled legislature hook on felon voting rights