Despite some progress, there are structural problems preventing disabled people from participating in the electoral process as a candidate.
Articles by DC Authors
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PODCAST: There Is No “I” In Democracy
From economic inequality to racial injustice and political polarization, the deck seems to be stacked against rebuilding America’s social fabric.
The Political Ideologies Don’t Serve Us Anymore
Political ideologies no longer serve any purpose. The democracy refugees are on the road towards autocracy while the earth is suffering from a high fever.
It’s Extremely Hard to Vote in Texas
Texas is working to make it harder for citizens to register and vote. However, Forth Worth has a chance to make history on June 5.
How Democracies Can Win The War On Reality
Peter Pomerantsev is one of the people trying to figure out how to make the Internet more democratic and combat disinformation.
Another Africa Day Without Progress On Agenda 2063
As the African Union celebrates Africa Day May 25, experts explore how to fund a reformed 1.3 billion-strong union towards Agenda 2063.
Comcast/NBC PAC Gave Money to Matt Gaetz
Between 9/29/16 and 7/24/18, Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal PAC – Federal donated at least $8,500 to Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Lessons from Chad’s April 2021 coup
In view of the African Union’s weakness, a key lesson from Chad’s April 2021 coup is that democratisation depends on the people.
Can Pranksters Save Democracy?
Our guests this week offer a framework for effective nonviolent organizing by trapping authority figures between a rock and a hard place.
American Democracy: Three Reasons For Resilience
America’s constitution, the separation of powers and federalism are why American democracy is one of the most resilient in the world.