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thomas manningThomas Manning writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York City and is a key part of our increasing coverage of democracy news compiled from across the planet. 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.

Ai Fen: The Whistleblowing Doctor Missing in China

April 21, 2020 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Ai Fen

It is time that the world unite and hold China responsible for the abysmal human rights record it enforces in the second biggest global economy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, China, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Socialism Gaining in Popularity as Iowa Caucus Nears

January 27, 2020 by Thomas Manning 1 Comment

Socialism Gaining in Popularity as Iowa Caucus Nears

A new poll by Gallup shows that young Americans are increasingly in favour of socialism as opposed to capitalism. This is taking place as Iowa caucus nears.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

President Trump Signs Pro- Hong Kong Law into Effect

December 16, 2019 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

President Trump Signs Pro- Hong Kong Law into Effect

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: China, Democracy Protests, Democrats, Hong Kong, Republicans

After a Month of Countrywide Protest, The Iraqi Prime Minister Resigns

December 5, 2019 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Iraqi Prime Minister Resigns

Iraqi protesters have now made sacrifices in large numbers to voice their dissent against the government and they still refuse to back down.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Iraq, Middle East

FBI Secretly Subpoenas Over 100 Companies for User Information

October 5, 2019 by Thomas Manning 1 Comment

FBI Secretly Subpoenas Over 100 Companies

Following the passage of a 2015 law, the FBI has secretly collected the personal data from hundreds of customers of banks, credit agencies, cellphone carriers and also universities.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Spying and Privacy

Election Machine Keys Currently Available for Purchase on Amazon

September 13, 2019 by Thomas Manning 1 Comment

Election Machine Keys

According to hackers at a recently held hacking conference in Las Vegas Nevada, election machine keys are currently available for purchase on websites like Amazon, eBay and other sites.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Pro-Democracy Protests Continue in Russia

August 25, 2019 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Pro-Democracy Protests Continue in Russia

Pro-Democracy Russian organizers have continued their protests in Moscow for a fourth straight weekend demanding more candidates be allowed to run in the upcoming City Council election.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Jordanian Government Strengthens Crackdown on Political Opponents

July 5, 2019 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Jordanian Government Strengthens Crackdown on Political Opponents

The crackdown comes at a time when Jordanian activists started protests over economic conditions in 2018 but fizzled out into 2019. That has been a recurring theme in 2019.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Jordan, Middle East, Political Dissidents

New York State Senate to Propose Automatic Voter Registration

June 10, 2019 by Thomas Manning 1 Comment

New York State Senate to Propose Automatic Voter Registration

New York State Democrats continue to make dramatic reforms to state law following their successful election in 2018. Today, they’re focusing their attention on a new issue: automatic voter registration.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Democrats, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Program Seems Likely to Increase New York City Felon Voting

December 20, 2018 by Thomas Manning 1 Comment

New York City Felon Voting

There are many who support the argument that if more convicts get their voting rights and are encouraged to participate in democracy, they would be less likely to commit crimes again.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democrats, Felon Voting, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access

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