McDonald’s Corp. spent more than $500,000 in 2012 on federal campaign contributions. In 2013, they have spent close to $2,000,000 on lobbying. And what do they get in return? A wage where their workers need to depend on government spending to support themselves and their families.
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.
Syrian Revolution Opponents Meet Face to Face for First Time
Bitter Syrian revolution opponents meet for the first time in the nearly three year long civil war in Geneva, Switzerland amid no cessation in hostilities. The topics of discussion in the meeting included the delivery of aid to the civilians who were caught up in the violence.
Can You Fund an Election Reform Film by Crowdfunding?
Making an election reform film based on crowdfunding takes a community that is hungry for change. If we can get proper funding to support the marketing of our documentary, “The Design of a Broken System”, its reach and impact will be amplified enormously.
Adjunct Equality: Celebrating Successes and Moving Forward
Today, I want to publicly celebrate some the people who are working for adjuncts, and highlight a few of the victories that have taken place during the 2013 year, as well as point to places where there is already momentum to start 2014.
We Need Your Help to Fund an Election Reform Film
The Design of a Broken System aims to take the issue of ELECTION REFORM and present it in a concise way that analyzes the current system and proposes alternatives which are advocated by our country’s leading analysts and researchers.
What’s That Tuition Check Paying For?
Before you sign that first tuition check, find out how many adjuncts your university or college employs. Then ask the administration how much those adjunct faculty members are paid and how well they are supported. Then ask why you’re writing such a big check.
Stress Points: Being a Professor is Easy, Right?
How “easy” is it for the professors who, for instance, teach at three different schools (sometimes in the same day) and still earn poverty-level wages? Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions—not just on your campus or mine, but on all of them.
How Good for Some, Bad for All Threatens our Health
Good for Some, Bad for All: I’m running for Congress to end the corrupting role of money in politics. In the case of clean energy and climate legislation, this corruption affects both parties, but it would be misleading to blame them equally.
How the Movement for Adjunct Justice Got Started
I am not giving up on Higher Education or on my petition, which now has close to 7000 signatures (too little still so please sign and share!). I have begun a page for Adjunct Justice too where I now have over 500 followers, though there is always room for more.
Taking on Hired Education: Labor’s Latest Goliath
Taking on “Hired” Education, Labor’s Latest Goliath: Identifying the Problems and Potentialities in the Fight for Adjunct Justice. Adjuncts are standing together to kick off 2014 with fights for equity in higher education at a college or university near you!