We have no mechanisms to support partnerships across agencies. Indeed, we have laws and policies that prevent cooperation even for programs where different agencies work together in the field
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.
Safe Passing For Colibrí on the US Mexican Border
The Spanish for hummingbird is colibrí. Colibrí are an indigenous symbol for safe passing. They soar as messengers between life and death, and their hundreds of species have been found migrating across the Mexico border
Marking 9 Months of Ayotzinapa Global Action
On Friday, June 26th at 7 pm, at the Puente Blanco in Dallas — or the Continental Bridge at 1001 Continental Street Via — please join us in our monthly Global Action For Ayotzinapa!
Designing Conversations With America to Fix Government
In Conversations with America, every department and agency will re-establish their true purpose and priorities. I do not mean listening sessions. I mean the American public will drive how we define the new purpose and priorities of our government
Multiply Solutions and Find Best Practices For National Scale
The federal government is lost in the muddy swamps of bad bureaucracy where pushing paperwork overwhelms any effort to look around the country and find programs that deliver results people care about.
The 33rd Annual Art-Themed Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Tens of thousands came out, as they usually do, for the 33rd Annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island, despite the March-like weather, dressed in their mermaid, pirate and jelly fish best!
5 Strategies to Cut One Trillion Dollars of Government Waste
5 strategies can cut one trillion dollars of waste from our inefficient bureaucracies: Require Accountability, Eliminate Duplication, Stop Funding Stupid, Eliminate Fraud and Require Financial Responsibility at the Pentagon.
George W. Bush, Father of the Year or War Criminal?
Although the Father of the Year event where George W. Bush was recognized was not political, many thought about the innocent children in Iraq, Yemen and Syria that have been killed during and after his illegitimate wars.
That Was Then and This is Now
I write this in anticipation of World Refugee Day, June 20th. I would like you to read the stories of refugees today, interwoven with my own tale of a better yesterday.
Our Monsanto Family
I’m calling this post Monsanto Family because of the relationship disconnect from nature we are currently in. “Families” are not raising “organic” children.