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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.

How New World Peoples Inspired the Age of Democracy

March 24, 2025 by Adrian Tawfik 3 Comments

A good example of an Iroquois assembly meeting is this painting titled "The Trial of Red Jacket" by John Mix Stanley - source

What is largely underappreciated is how European exposure to the novel concepts of governance helped spark the Enlightenment and give birth to modern democracy.

Filed Under: Adrian Tawfik's Opinion Column, DC Authors Tagged With: Brazil, Election History, Founding Fathers, Native Americans and Democracy, Thomas Paine

The Non-Controversy Over Mail Voting

October 15, 2023 by Adrian Tawfik 1 Comment

The benefits of mail voting are numerous, the drawbacks are mostly imaginary. Mail voting must become a national priority.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Voting Should Not Just Be For The Rich

October 8, 2023 by Adrian Tawfik 1 Comment

Voting decides who makes decisions in the country, it decides where the $6.27 trillion budget gets spent, and it decides when we go to war.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Australia, Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration

My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy

March 9, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 6 Comments

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

February 24, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 2 Comments

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

February 19, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

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

February 14, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 1 Comment

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

February 6, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 1 Comment

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

January 29, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 7 Comments

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

December 25, 2021 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

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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

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