India versus Facebook: More troubling is that even if the arrest is found wrongful, there is now a chilling effect on free speech in India
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.
Somalia: A Nation That Refused Being Swallowed By Jihadists
When crisis and disaster struck Somalia, radicals mastered exploitation of the people’s hopelessness.These vacuums cultivate Somalian destructive forces
The Other Side of the Strait: Anxiety in Taiwan
Recent media takeover has prompted protests on behalf of Taiwan’s hard-earned media freedom. Will pro-Beijing voices dominate the region’s future horizons?
Direct Democracy or Representative Democracy: Which is Best?
Is This What Democracy Looks Like? The oft-ignored consequences of direct democracy: The absolute power is already in the hands of the voters.
African-American Men are Victims of the Justice System
African-American dropouts are more likely to spend a year imprisoned than to get married: African-American men are often targeted by bias justice system
An American’s Experience in the Dominican Republic
Outreach 360 works to create choices for children in the developing world through the promotion of English, literacy, and community health.
Growing Challenges to Democracy in a Reforming Myanmar
Like many countries before it, Myanmar is experiencing growing pains of democratic rule. Can Myanmar become a democracy? It can. With right circumstances.
Congo Draws Back from Abyss but War Continues
American people live in dark but cloud is cast upon the Democratic Republic of Congo – The mineral rich region of DRC has been invaded again
Outsourcing Explosion Having Deep Impact in Philippines
Despite the outsourcing explosion, there hasn’t been a significant reduction in poverty for last decade, with 26% still living below Philippine poverty line
How to Move Society Towards Direct Democracy
Direct democracy is possible if the American people engage the tough issues and build consensus that deliberation and debate are central to everything we do