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.

The NDAA Lives On: US Constitution in Peril

December 21, 2012 by John Amaruso 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

December 11, 2012 by John Amaruso 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.