The anti-Jewish protest began on Sunday in the French capital of Paris in which Palestinians clashed with riot police in support of Palestinians in the Gaza strip. In a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin on Tuesday, one sign said “Jew cowardly pig, come out and fight”.
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.
Third Constitution of the United States – July 2014
This Third Constitution of the United States created after the Articles of Confederation and the (second) Constitution of the United States—will maximize democracy, promote world peace, and restore ecological wisdom.
Connect With Democracy Chronicles Social Media
DC’s growing network of Democracy Chronicles social websites includes Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter in order to bring the importance of elections, democracy, and voting to the public’s attention
Launching Campaign for Smarter Voting Worldwide
We’ve been working a lot behind the scenes lately to help deliver you a better experience through our website. We hope our new look makes things a lot easier to find. Also, we’ll be adding new resources as we go along!
Border Crisis: Where Are Our Tears?
We have been reading much about the border crisis, and though I campaign mostly for adjunct faculty, as I always say, everything is related. We are all in this together. As we can see, we are all disenfranchised. So are the children escaping from their homelands.
World’s Third Largest Democracy Mired in Election Controversy
Indonesia the world’s third largest democracy has been mired in an election controversy as both candidates refuse to concede the election.
A Matter of Rights: The Deeper Implications of Harris v. Quinn
Harris v. Quinn is deeply troubling. While the case concerned workers and unions, the potentially negative decision could leave our most vulnerable citizens without the full protection of the federally mandated Medicaid program; that is the problem nobody seems to be talking about.
Why Returning Citizens Can and Should Vote in Pennsylvania
We couldn’t call ourselves a democracy if we disenfranchised 30% of Philadelphia’s adult citizens – more than one in every four. That’s how many “ex-offender”, “previously convicted”, “returning citizens” live in Philadelphia. Almost 300,000.
I Am Not Giving Up
I want to thank all the people who believed in our message and shared it with others, and especially those people who went to the polls and voted. Know that your investment in me has not been for not, as I am not giving up.
Hong Kong Citizens Vote for Independence From Beijing
Hong Kong citizens have voted in an unofficial referendum to gain Independence from Beijing, a move that has annoyed Beijing. Only the future will tell if Beijing will keep it’s promise of elections in 2017.