Sandy Hook led to a rise in the national conversation on such issues such as our treatment of mental illness, gun violence, and the gun culture.
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.
Vote Now! Rank-Balloting Poll on American Party Platforms
The Occupy-Movement has conducted a poll on political parties. It’s a good idea but we’re now conducting a poll specifically about party platforms.
A Striving Hunger: The Consequences of Poverty
Poverty is a disease. Poverty shall be eradicated and can be extinct but this is possible, only when we people as a whole participate in this society.
The Relationship Between Media Sensationalism and American Violence
Media sensationalism stories create the worst sort of precedent and are out of keeping with tolerant spirit of our age.
Why the Stormy Arab Spring Spared Oil Rich Monarchies
A culture of addiction to dictatorship can develop in these oil rich monarchies if the democratic world lets Arab Spring’s golden opportunity slip out of hand
Indefinite Detainment Re-signed by Obama ‘With Concerns’
NDAA resigned by Obama ‘with concerns’; does not mention indefinite detainment of American citizens. Wait a second…
The Major Ideas of The Awareness Project
Mark Twain once said, “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
How Many Serious Political Parties Should a State Have?
If there are too many parties many of which with a parity of political power than government can be made so indecisive as to be ineffective.
The Link Between Modern Marijuana Laws and Prohibition Era
The are striking similarities between the current state of affairs regarding marijuana laws and Prohibition Repeal era in U.S. according to Pietro Scopa
INTERVIEW: Egypt Artist Discusses Politics, Art Competition
Mahmoud Mansi is the Founder of the Forgotten Writers, a group of Egyptian artists and students using art for social change in a turbulent landscape.