Technology is the foundation of democracy and a key factor the end of dictatorships. As the pace of technological change has quickened, inherently inflexible dictatorships have found it increasingly impossible to keep pace with the constant state of reform and self-criticism necessary for a functioning government.
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.
Closer Look at the Center for Election Science
Center for Election Science: Center is one of few nonprofits in U.S. that focus on voting methods
Somaliland Democracy Became Red Herring, Baptistery for Terrorists
Multiparty politics developed into destructive force in Somaliland. We are heading towards sham Somaliland democracy. Unless the National Election Commission is given an ultimatum to change the direction our democracy won’t be on the right track.
The Inconvenience of Homelessness in America
Inconvenience of Homelessness becomes more complicated when you invest in learning about social, economic problems
Strategic Clone Nomination in 2012 Presidential Election?
Plurality has clone nomination split-vote problem when there are several identical candidates
On Democracy and the Israel Palestine Conflict
It is vitally important that even during the height of these recurring wars between the Israelis, the Palestinians, and Hezbollah that the world is not distracted from the very real possibility of producing an entirely different region in the Middle East that is shaped by democracy.
Esperanza International: A Closer Look at Development
Esperanza International sets a great example of social awareness and development leadership
On Citizen Competence and Democratic Institutions
Direct democracy has been a dream for millennium but are democratic institution in the United States ready?
Properties Part 5: Majority-Judgment
Majority-Judgment is defined and analyzed in this edition of the Properties Series
Instant Runoff Revisited: Plurality’s Optimal Strategy
Instant runoff revisited: progressive voters know Green Party represents alternative to Democrats