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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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A Dangerous Reprise Of American Exceptionalism In Ukraine

By Jamie Lampidis May 15, 2022

The stakes are too high to cave into Putin’s phantasmatic imperial play, and too high to believe that this war can be won by arming Ukrainians.

On The Coming End Of Roe v. Wade

By Peter J. Dellolio May 11, 2022

Anyone who says that the evolution of law has nothing to do with politics is either very corrupt or very stupid. Laws evolved through the centuries.

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Goodbye Roe v. Wade, Goodbye Rule Of Law

By Andrew Straw May 5, 2022

Congress should impeach judges who act like that because it is not good behavior, and they were asked not to act that way when they were confirmed.

PODCAST: Debating The Future Of Debates

By Jenna Spinelle May 4, 2022

We love a good debate — and have certainly had plenty of them on this show. But how effective are they in today’s media and political landscape?

What “Pro-Palestine” Student Groups Get Wrong

By David Anderson, J.D. May 3, 2022

Back then – as now – this fit into a “colonialist” narrative of European Jews oppressing Arabs – an easy, eye pleasing but intellectually lazy fit.

Examining Government As A “Necessary Evil”

By Gary Berton April 29, 2022

Thomas Paine defines government as separate from society, and indeed if society functioned perfectly there would be no need for government.

Ukrainian And Polish History: Fighting The Empires

By Maxim Sidorenko April 26, 2022

On February 24th, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has become one more attempt of the empire to demolish the Ukrainian state.

PODCAST: What Student Debt Says About Democratic Institutions

By Jenna Spinelle April 26, 2022

In a new book, Josh Mitchell draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families.

Aging White Men Who Commit Voter Fraud Have Nothing To Fear

By Steve Schneider April 22, 2022

The sentences stand in contrast with the actions of the Governor who recently got the state legislature to create an election integrity police force.

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Kenyan 'Cartooning For Peace' To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

Kenyan ‘Cartooning For Peace’ To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

May 17, 2022

Cartooning is an art that has been playing a major role in illustrating stories in different ways, from health to politics, and even sports.

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers' Anxiety, Even Online

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers’ Anxiety, Even Online

May 17, 2022

Organizational leader’s tweets can influence employee anxieties and this effect is more prominent since the rise of COVID-19, study.

North Korea Cracks Down On 'Capitalist' Pop Culture

North Korea Cracks Down On ‘Capitalist’ Pop Culture

May 6, 2022

North Korea has increased its campaign against “capitalist” style clothing, others, in broader crackdown on foreign pop culture.

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

May 6, 2022

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.

Mock M&M Election Teaches Alaskans About Ranked Voting

Mock M&M Election Teaches Alaskans About Ranked Voting

April 26, 2022

There are paper cups with eight different kinds of M&M near the entrance to Amalga Distillery in Juneau for a mock ranked choice vote.

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