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Miriam Altieri articles

miriam altieriMiriam Altieri writes for Democracy Chronicles from her home in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a retired educator who volunteers advocating, obtaining resources or information for anyone dealing with organ transplant or hepatitis issues. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

by Miriam Altieri - July 1, 2020

Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan puts soldiers at risk, erodes America’s hard power

Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan underpinned by his fear for Putin puts soldiers at risk, erodes America’s hard power.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Dictatorships, Vladimir Putin

The time to fight has come, America is worth it

by Miriam Altieri - March 2, 2020

The time to fight has come, America is worth it

The Trump administration and the current Republican dispensation cannot and should not dictate our collective future. The time to fight for America is now.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Latino Voting Rights

Rethinking Your Support for Trump, the Dictator in Waiting

by Miriam Altieri - November 2, 2018

Rethinking Your Support for Trump

Please promise that you will take a better look at Mr. Trump and see him for who he really is: a billionaire who has always had everything and who does not care to understand anything about fighting for human rights.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Mexico, Racism and Prejudice, Republicans, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Will The Massacre In Parkland Florida Lead To Reforms?

by Miriam Altieri - February 22, 2018

Massacre In Parkland Florida

The Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929 was long known as our nation’s bloodiest Valentine’s Day. Yet, the massacre of 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, is now the deadliest. Al Capone has been upstaged.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights

Is the U.S. distancing itself from Puerto Rico?

by Miriam Altieri - January 24, 2018

U.S. distancing itself from Puerto Rico

Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about things that matter”. So my fellow Americans, do not keep silent! Speak up when you see abuse and mistreatment. Puerto Ricans are human beings!

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Racism and Prejudice, Spain

Mike Pence is Loyal, But is He Ready to Govern?

by Miriam Altieri - June 9, 2017

Mike Pence is Loyal

If the Trump campaign is found to have colluded with the Russian election meddling scandal then it is a real possibility that Pence knew all along. Will it be enough to cause him the Presidency?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, LGBT People and Democracy, Religion and Democracy, Republicans

The Most Tumultuous 100 Days In The White House Ever

by Miriam Altieri - May 10, 2017

100 Days In The White House

Saturday April 29th, 2017, marked the 100th day of The Trump’s Presidency and, although his base is still backing him up, it has been a very tumultuous time in America and around the world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: China, Mexico, North Korea, Russia

The Isolation of America, From America

by Miriam Altieri - March 1, 2017

Isolation of America

The President has made many controversial cabinet choices including several family members. Most of the cabinet choices are millionaires and billionaires and most have no governmental experience.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Republicans

A Letter to Departing President Barack Obama

by Miriam Altieri - January 21, 2017

Departing President Barack Obama

I’m writing to tell you and your beautiful family that I am going to miss you. I’m writing to let you know the impact that you made in my family’s life and how grateful I am to you. I will pray for you, Michelle and the girls.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democrats

What is in Donald Trump’s Mind for America?

by Miriam Altieri - October 14, 2016

Donald Trump's Mind

Trump really sounds like a total dictator. It seems like he does not care for this country as much as he says he does. It also seems like, if allowed, he will take over this country as Hitler took over Germany

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Germany, Racism and Prejudice, Republicans, Women Voting Rights

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In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

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Courts Off The Deep End, Again

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The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

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Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

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The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

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