It alarmed me to read in the Dallas Morning News that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans in the coming months to deport hundreds of the families who have recently sought refuge from the violence in their Central American homelands.
Articles by DC Authors
DC Authors articles from Democracy Chronicles writers across the globe are colleced here. And take a look at DC's Author Central page for more information about the writers and even inquire about getting involved yourself. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on American democracy.
Overlooking Oman’s Human Rights Record
If the United States is serious about being the standard bearer in protection of human rights, it should take a fair look at all countries and not allow for countries who are helping our policy objectives to get away with violations
Journey to the White House: Week One
My travels in 2015 confirmed the power of my campaign platform: Fix Government and Build Peace. I see more clearly that adding up all those “fixes” means my White House must do no less than Transform Government and in that way we will Transform America
On Democratizing Knowledge
Libraries and the internet play a key role in democratizing knowledge by providing open access of all kinds of information to the masses. We all want to see the whole picture. When we look at – let’s say – a paper collage, we relish becoming lost in that other realm.
Building Peace is Connected to Transformed Government
Building peace requires fixing government. Only 19% of Americans trust our government to do the right thing and 75% of Americans believe corruption in government is widespread. We have to restore trust at the same time we make decisions as one nation.
Trudeau’s Proportional Representation Promise
At The Center for Election Science, we’ve consistently spoken out against first-past-the-post, also known as the choose-one plurality voting method. And proportional representation deserves to be a part of that conversation.
Ted Cruz Using Southern States to Win Republican Primary
The Southern states of the United States are crucial to a candidate being elected as the Republican nominee because of the way the vote calendar is situated with thirteen states being up for grabs in one day
After Traveling 14K Miles, One Crucial Truth About America
The spirit of America is strong; the state of our union is fragile. That is my conclusion after 100 days driving 14,128 miles through 34 states as an independent candidate for President of the United States.
Political Infiltration at the Hong Kong University Council
I write not as an application for review by the HKU council. I have reasonable suspicion that the council has been politically infiltrated. I believe any request to review its own politically tainted decisions will not receive any impartial and fair treatment by the council.
Candle Light Vigil for Sandra Bland in NYC
Supporters met holding candles at a Vigil for Sandra Bland on Wednesday at Union Square. Sandra Bland was an African American woman found dead in a Waller County, TX police department cell after being stopped by police for not signaling a lane change.