One of the most powerful achievements of the two-party system has been to effectively limit political competition in a nation still widely regarded as a democracy. These limits are enforced by law and procedure but are also the results of the strategy of Triangulation.
Articles by DC Authors
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David Heller: Adjunct Philosopher Who Met Death Too Soon
David Heller, an adjunct philosophy instructor for years, just died at the age of 61 from complications from an untreated thyroid condition. Longtime adjunct activist Keith Hoeller wrote a few words about him
Iran’s Khamenei Supports Parliamentary Vote For Nuke Deal
Ultimately, the Iran nuclear deal even though agreed upon by the 5 major global powers and Iran, is far from a done deal as the Iranian parliament is currently reviewing its content and there will be a fierce debate to see if the deal is, in their view, fair for Iran.
On the Fourth Occupy Wall Street Anniversary
The Occupy Wall Street Movement isn’t dead afterall. As dusk approached at least 500 people convened at the original birthplace of Occupy Wall Street, Liberty Park, also known as Zuccotti Park.
The International Coordination of the Caravana43
When Julio César Guerrero wrote a guest post a while back, I promised you the back story of the months of planning for the Caravana43. I know that many of you have already read much about Ayotzinapa. But now…
Germany Plans to Limit Incentives For Migrants
Germany, the EU country who has taken in the most refugees is planning on limiting the incentives for future refugees as it struggles to handle its crisis.
Guatemalan People Face Setback in Democracy
Guatemala, a country with a shaky electoral process history is facing a setback after it’s president was arrested on charges of corruption.
Every Four Years: Towards a Transformative Electoral Strategy
The people are the single most important part of the electoral system, not the party elites. But, if we continue to do what we have always done, we will just get more of what we have always gotten.
New Poll Shows Syriza Losing Support Within Greece
A new poll which was recently released in Greece ahead of this month’s election on September 20th, shows that the Syriza party of the recently resigned Prime Minister Alex Tsipras is in second place behind the opposition New Democracy Party.
Let Trump Run Independent If He Wants
With approval voting, voters torn between Trump and the Republican nominee can choose both. Diehard Trump supporters that don’t distinguish between either of the two major parties can just choose Trump