Please, internet, stop doing choose-one polls and use approval polls! It hardly ever makes sense to limit respondents to one selection. Use those checkboxes or allow for ratings so we can get online polling results that actually make sense.
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.
Can Defense Deal With India Save Russia’s Economy?
Opening new opportunities in India is essential to building Russia’s economy and strengthening alliances in Asia. Ultimately, to save Russia’s economy Putin will have to change his ways, especially if he ever wishes to have the sanctions imposed on its economy lifted.
Why Our Rights Are Non-Negotiable
Like the attacks on the WTC on 9/11, this idea that it’s people’s rights that are somehow up for debate should scare the living shit out of the public. The people have been trained to negotiate our rights but these rights are non-negotiable!
Lessons From Resilient Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement
Although the pro-democracy movement may not have achieved its primary goal, it has awakened a passion for independence within the Hong Kong people that will not allow their politicians to be influenced by Beijing forever. The world will be watching.
How British-Trained Somaliland Police Terrorize a Nation
A highly feared British-Trained Somaliland Police unit was created as a paramilitary force to combat terrorism. Now, the Somaliland government uses it to suppress opposition and stifle dissent. Because they enjoy impunity, their actions are not investigated.
1 Month Left in Seven Dictators Playwright Competition
It has been nearly a year since the Forgotten Writers Foundation in Alexandria, Egypt joined with DC in New York City to release the “Seven Dictators Playwright Competition”. Our new deadline for submissions is February 1, 2015.
David, Goliath and the Deaths of Unarmed Black Men
In light of the recent protests calling attention to the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police, I recall photos of fishermen in small boats braving huge military ships during the Navy occupation of the Island of Vieques.
The Seeds of Ayotzinapa Spread
As academics, we think too much. We are paralyzed and thus afraid to think, to act. As Americans, we have forgotten what civil disobedience really means. We can learn a lot from the normalistas, the students in Ayotzinapa.
New York’s Solar State Program Can Be Copied Anywhere
Through projects and programs like the Sun Initiative, New York is quickly becoming a true solar state. Ensuring that reputation becomes a harbinger in the Unites States is essential to coming anywhere near President Obama’s lofty 2050 emission goals.
National Votes Increasingly Distance Taiwan from Beijing
The Chinese still consider themselves to be the sole legal representatives of Taiwan, officially the 23rd province of China. But as this year’s elections continue to show, trying to bring the former territories back into China’s sphere of influence will be difficult.