Senux Johnson articles

Senux Johnson writes for Democracy Chronicles from Brooklyn, New York. 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 Origins of a Black Name

By Senux Johnson - September 28, 2013 3 Comments

What Are the Origins of a Black Name in America? These names illustrate a lack of cultural awareness attendant to a people who have been deprived of a proper education about their history.

Regarding Pinky: Skin Color and Identity in America

By Senux Johnson - September 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

The sinister role that skin color plays in a society that limits its perception to it is undoubtedly highlighted in films such as “Pinky”

The Star Spangled Banner Deconstructed

By Senux Johnson - July 31, 2013 2 Comments

A deeper look at the history of the Star Spangled Banner provides opportunity to inspect uncomfortable aspects of its message in regard to race and slavery

Carlos Ghosn’s Wild Japanese Disappearing Act

By David Anderson, J.D.

His claim is that he’s not fleeing justice as a fugitive but rather escaping a racist and rigged system. It’s hard to know which of those narratives is true. James Bond (or James Bond villain?)

Unlikely odds for radically different leadership and change in Cameroon post-Biya

By Kenral Simo

There is a conflation of honeymoon and change in post-Biya predictions. The caste State also says why ceteris paribus such change is unlikely in Cameroon.

The World that cried wolf! Ignoring and sanitizing American foreign policy in Bolivia

By Jack Jones

When our country overthrow’s the government of another country, we just ignore it and our press sanitizes the putsch. Its time to engage and cry wolf!

The Highest Form of Communism is Transcendental Communism

By Roger Copple

Let us encourage neighbors to create their own social vision and worldview, thinking globally and acting locally. Let each elementary, middle, and high school district create its own educational philosophy.

Circa $2.56 million for drinks in State end of year festivities spending in Cameroon is irresponsible government

By Kenral Simo

For a poor and conflict-ridden State, $2.56million for end of year State parties in Cameroon is a show of irresponsibility and lack of accountability.

Not So Fast On That New Capital City, Burundi

By David Anderson, J.D.

Burundi’s capital is being moved for the good of the people! Actually no: the dictatorship is moving and building a new administrative city as a mega-theft.

President Trump Signs Pro- Hong Kong Law into Effect

By Thomas Manning

President Trump was right to promulgate The Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. China’s growing influence has come with a lack of democratic principles.

Ant behavior might mirror political polarization

Division of labour and political polarization—two social phenomena not typically considered together—may actually share a common social mechanism.

How Candidate Attractiveness Plays Role In Voters’ Decisions

Researchers concluded that candidates did in fact benefit from attractive looks, as well as appearing “competent” in photographs.

World welcomes 2020 in traditional new year celebrations

People the world over are welcoming 2020 in traditional new year celebrations. New Zealand and other Pacific islands were among the first to celebrate.

David Byrne boosting voter registration at Broadway show

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame former front man for Talking Heads is promoting getting out the vote during his Broadway production.