Kenral Simo articles

Kenral Simo writes for Democracy Chronicles from Cameroon. 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.

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part One)

By Kenral Simo - February 13, 2017 1 Comment

Over the last four months, the English speaking Regions of the North West and South West in the West African State that styles itself as the Republic of Cameroon have been the grounds of protracted protests.

On Amazon’s Success

By Jack Jones

I think people are now apathetic about the success of American companies unless you are employed by them or you have money in the market. Most of the gains made by modern efficiency has gone to the top.

Impeachment — From the Federalist Papers to the Whistleblower

By Jenna Spinelle

Michael Berkman and Michael Nelson discuss the constitutional framework for impeachment and what the Framers had in mind when they set it up. They also discuss how impeachment is a unique cooperation between the three branches.

Trump Political Kin Don’t Like Liars

By Steve Schneider

Members of the Florida clan of the Trump political dynasty insist Amendment 4 backers lied to get voters to approve restoring voting rights for many former felons who complete the terms of their sentences.

This Stupid Moral Panic About Vaping

By David Anderson, J.D.

Nicotine is an addictive but harmless drug which gives people pleasure and legitimate vaping is a relatively safe way to experience that pleasure. These are facts that taunt the fanatics.

Climate Change is a Serial Killer

By Aydasara Ortega

A serial killer is a term describing a type of killer who kills a number of people over a long period of time. Then climate change is a serial killer.

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.

Democrats Slam Engage Texas over advocacy on Texas Driver License Grounds

Democrats have slammed GOP-affiliated Engage Texas over advocacy at Texas Driver 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