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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.
Citizens United Should Not Have Been Enforced
Citizens United is without a doubt the Supreme Court’s most contentious recent decision. Repealing it is the first step in fixing the issue.
Benefits of Diversity: experiences from teaching
“I’ve seen through my work with students from many walks of life, how quickly stalemates dissolve when new voices enter the conversation”.
Free Speech: Scope And Relationship With Democracy
Free speech is the right to express oneself without censorship. It is also the end of repression and the beginning of expression.
Autoimmune trauma of 9/11 and Derrida’s deconstructive reflection on its politics
The analysis by French philosopher Jacques Derrida of the mainstream geopolitical discourse that led to 9/11 reverberates to this day.
9/11 reminds us that we must show strength in the face of evil
Weakness on terrorism and enabling Trump disparage the brave Americans who redirected flight 93 on 9/11 away from the Capitol.
Crisis in Afghanistan: a note on why the Taliban cannot be trusted
That the Taliban can grant “general amnesty” is unacceptable. They do not own Afghanistan and the Afghans owe the Taliban no apology.
Peaceful transition of power in Zambia: cautious optimism best
Cautious optimism is best in regards to the future of Zambia’s democracy despite the unfolding peaceful transition of power to Hichilema.
Florida Speaker Sprowls Unmasked
Chris Sprowls, the GOP speaker of the Florida House, needs to review his election website especially the section called “Get To Know Chris Sprowls.”
Black America: No More Fake Friends
The right to vote is so important that black Americans, disenfranchised for so long, can no longer afford fake friends and part-time allies.