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Democracy Chronicles

Adrian Tawfik, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Democracy Chronicles

Democracy Chronicles has been run by Founder and Editor-in-Chief Adrian Tawfik since 2011. He received a B.A. from New School University and is based in New York City where he built DC from the ground up. See Adrian's Opinion Column for a sampling of Adrian's personal views and browse his hundreds of original political memes. Also take a look at the rest of our international team of authors.

My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy

by Adrian Tawfik - March 9, 2022

Ancient Athenian Democracy

Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election History, Election Methods, Europe, Greece, Internet and Democracy, Money Politics

To Respond To Putin, The EU Must Become A Nation

by Adrian Tawfik - February 24, 2022

The EU Must Become A Nation

In the interest of democratic strength and security, a strong and fiercely democratic nation called Europe should be welcomed with open arms.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Russia, Ukraine

A Collection Of My Best Memes On Dictatorships

by Adrian Tawfik - February 19, 2022

I am proud to announce a collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations about dictators, monarchs and tyrants.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Political Artwork

My Interview With DC Author Steve Schneider

by Adrian Tawfik - February 14, 2022

From time to time, it is nice to get to know some of the DC Authors who make our website a place of fresh ideas. Today, we meet author Steve Schneider.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: DC News

My Interview With DC Author Jack Jones

by Adrian Tawfik - February 6, 2022

From time to time, it is nice to get to know some of the DC Authors who make our website a place of fresh ideas. Today, we meet author Jack Jones.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Citizens United, DC News, Socialism and Labor

Today I Am Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday

by Adrian Tawfik - January 29, 2022

Paine's Birthday

Born in England on January 29, 1736, the largely forgotten Thomas Paine is known in some circles as the “most-important Englishman whoever lived”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Political Dissidents, Thomas Paine

The Best Of My African Democracy Memes

by Adrian Tawfik - December 25, 2021

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A new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight my African Democracy Memes.

Filed Under: Adrian Tawfik's Opinion Column, DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Political Artwork

Massive Third Party Ballot Access Defeat in New York

by Adrian Tawfik - February 12, 2021

Third Party Ballot Access Defeat in New York

In order to get on the ballot, a candidate must meet a variety of complex, state-specific filing requirements and deadlines.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Independent Politicians, New York City and State Elections, Third Party

Ways to accomplish workplace democracy

by Adrian Tawfik - January 16, 2020

Six people in an office discussing something.

Accomplish workplace democracy and motivate your employees to be productive while at work.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Worldwide

Sudanese Dodge Crackdowns Before ‘Million March’ Sunday

by Adrian Tawfik - June 29, 2019

Sudanese Dodge Crackdowns

Sunday’s march could become a pivotal moment in Sudan’s six-month-old uprising that brought down longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Sudan

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Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

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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No One In Monterey County Is Good Enough To Serve In Legislature

By Joe Mathews January 9, 2023

California’s “democratic reforms” have left a place as… [key] as Monterey County without any state representation from one of its own.

In America, the Joe-mocracy Rules

By Joe Mathews December 27, 2022

A republic? A democracy? No, our country is an avuncular autocracy run by old guys named joe.

Property Rights, Indiana-Style

By Andrew Straw December 24, 2022

Indiana’s justices have replaced constitutional property rights with ad hominem politics. Replacing them starts with better governors.

To The American Oligarchs: Lay Off Us

By Jack Jones December 21, 2022

No matter how many jobs are ruthlessly pulled out from under us, we are still going to do what it takes to put food on the table.

Indiana’s Irrational Ballot Access System

By Andrew Straw December 4, 2022

Opposing the potential 2024 retention of the Chief Justice Loretta Rush will be key to preventing disability discrimination bad blood in Indiana courts.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Loan Forgiveness program

By Jack Jones November 24, 2022

What is unlawful is the Texas federal judge’s decision to strike down President Biden’s loan forgiveness program, not the program itself.

DeSantis Battles Trump in Florida Steel Cage Match

By Steve Schneider November 20, 2022

We take you now to the much-anticipated DeSantis-Trump steel cage match, in which “DeSanctimonious” has promised to “kick Trump’s ass.”

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DEMOCRACY CULTURE

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

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

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

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

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

Study: 2020 Election Resulted In Increased Anxiety And Depression

January 7, 2023

A review of 2020 Household Pulse Survey data reveals that as an election nears, people in [America] report more depression and anxiety.

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