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International Democracy Originals

This International Democracy Originals archive has all of our original articles about the global struggle for free and fair elections, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this International Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to also check out our main section on World Democracy as well.

Lawyers Call for Ban of Israeli Arm Exports to Cameroon

by DC Editors - February 6, 2019

Israeli Arm Exports to Cameroon

A political crisis is taking place in the English-speaking provinces of Cameroon, situated in the country’s western provinces, near the Nigeria border.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Israel

Popular Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down in Kerbala

by DC Editors - February 4, 2019

Popular Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down in Kerbala

A motorcycle gunman shot dead an Iraqi novelist close to his house in the Shi’ite holy city of Karbala on Saturday, police and eyewitnesses said.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

More Swiss Cantons Joining After First Blockchain Vote Success

by DC Editors - January 24, 2019

First Blockchain Vote Success

Swiss authorities in the canton of Zug “announced that the Alpine nation’s first local blockchain-based test vote had been successfully completed.”

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Internet and Democracy, Switzerland, Voting Technology

A New App for Political Dissidents Under Authoritarian Rule

by DC Editors - January 22, 2019

App for Political Dissidents

A new academic paper from University of California, Santa Barbara is quite unique in that the product is a mobile app for political dissidents.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Election Science, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Spying and Privacy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

California’s Thomas Paine Society Preps its 2019 Paine Birthday Party

by DC Editors - January 12, 2019

California’s Thomas Paine Society Preps its 2019 Paine Birthday Celebration

History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it myself,” then penned the four-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine

VIDEO: Discussion Tackles Media And Democracy In India

by DC Editors - January 7, 2019

VIDEO: Discussion Tackles Media And Democracy In India

What the future holds for India, the potential outcome of the 2019 elections, and the role the media plays in the world’s largest democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech

An Innovative Data Visualization Tool for World Democracy Tracking

by DC Editors - November 20, 2018

Tool for World Democracy Tracking

The highly innovative Swedish democracy technology nonprofit V-Dem Institute has finished building four new data visualization tools to the delight of the democracy community.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Sweden, Voting Technology, Worldwide

VIDEO: How Emmanuel Jal Went From Child Soldier to Hip-Hop Star

by DC Editors - November 14, 2018

Emmanuel Jal Child Soldier

Emmanuel Jal’s amazing life story and his passion for life captivates the minds of fans from both home and abroad. His musical cry for peace is an inspiration.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Political Artwork, South Sudan, Sudan

VIDEO: Expert Outlines Proper Role for Social Media Content Moderation

by DC Editors - November 12, 2018

VIDEO: Content Moderation and the Hidden Decisions that Shape Social Media

On November 6 2018, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard hosted Tarleton Gillespie in an event on his book “Custodians of the Internet”.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

VIDEO: Setting The Stage For Tunisia’s 2019 Elections

by DC Editors - October 27, 2018

Tunisia’s 2019 Elections

What new forces are contending to shape Tunisian politics? What are the key issues at stake and how is the struggling economy influencing the electorate?

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Tunisia

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In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

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DEMOCRACY CULTURE

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

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