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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.
Homeless Adjunct Professor Needs Our Help
Stefan Krompier of Nassau Community College has set up a fundraising website for New York homeless adjunct Mary Faith Cerasoli. Mary Faith needs all the help we can give her. Thanks again in advance for all your help.
VIDEO: Politicians Financed by Corporate PACs and Lobbyists
Sent from my iPhone because our libraries are closed because our politicians are financed by corporate PACs and lobbyists who get tax loopholes to maximize shareholder profit rather than invest in our community centers and public resources
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
Defending the Right to Videotape Public Meetings
I thought it was obvious that people have the right to videotape public meetings of elected officials. Just in case you were wondering, you have the right to videotape any public hearing or meeting of the City Commissioners (as long as you are unobtrusive and not disruptive).
Turning Point for Uruguayan Political System
Polls estimating the opposition total surpassing the ruling party by a margin of approximately 10-12%, should have the Broad Front rethink its campaign strategy come the start of July (after World Cup mayhem expected in a football-loving nation)
When The World’s Largest Democracy Elects New Prime Minister
India, the world’s largest democracy has successfully completed its election process with the swearing in of its new prime minister, Narendra Modi on Monday. It seems Asia is changing.
Stand With Our Veterans by Defending the Vote
I honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country, those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who fought for our freedoms, by saying that the duty is upon all of us to exercise our right to vote.
Time to Join the Messengers Creative Writing Competition
All you need to do is pick a prophet or a spiritual icon and eulogize them, in whatever style/genre you’d like to express. It can be a poem, a prose, a short story, or even an essay. Every writer can post up to 5 pieces, each on a different prophet.
Story of How IRS Was Held in Contempt of Congress
House Republicans have held former IRS head Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for failing to testify in a house committee hearing on May 22nd 2013 after fierce Citizens United-related battle over money in politics.