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This capitalism section features news on how the world's preeminent economic system and the big business interests behind it relate to democracy, particularly free and fair elections. Other systems are also covered at Democracy Chronicles. See our articles on Anarchism, Libertarianism, and Socialism.

Comparing “Don’t Look Up” to our current COVID crisis

January 8, 2022 by Jenny Oak Tree Leave a Comment

Comparing "Don't Look Up" to our current COVID crisis

The movie itself takes a deep dive into how messaging and our hivemind contribute to misinformation and denial of scientific fact.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Political Artwork

Autocracy Is Bad For Business

June 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Autocracy Is Bad For Business

Autocracy is bad for business. Businesses that fund politicians who back the ongoing assault on democracy should rethink their approach.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Dictatorships, Money Politics

The Political Ideologies Don’t Serve Us Anymore

May 25, 2021 by Mats Sederholm 7 Comments

Political Ideologies Don’t Serve Us

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor, Worldwide, Worldwide Corruption

A French Energy Giant And Myanmar Democracy Protests

April 6, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A French Energy Giant And Myanmar Democracy Protests

Against the backdrop of democracy protests, French energy giant Total is under pressure to review its operations in Myanmar.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, France, Worldwide Corruption

What Is Fascism And What Drives It?

April 2, 2021 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

What is fascism and what drives it?

What is fascism and what drives it? Since it is in plain sight we are unable to pin it and its drivers down. But quite simply it is greed.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning

March 24, 2021 by Amy Swiffen 1 Comment

Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning

The alarm has been sounded about the return of fascism. Understanding fascism is important to determine if these concerns are justified.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Election History, Germany, Italy, Socialism and Labor

Still Wrestling the Big Lie: Trickle-Down Economics

March 13, 2021 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

Trickle-Down Economics

Liars, swindlers, con-men, and deceivers are at work and they are paid very well to represent the richest among us and the trickle-down lie.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

The Self-Destructive Downside to Corporate Political Spending

February 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Downside to Corporate Political Spending

Understanding the influence of corporate money in politics means looking beyond the obvious channels that have been studied.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Capitalism and Big Business, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

How Do Farm and Rural Communities Vote?

January 29, 2021 by Hrvoje Milakovic 1 Comment

Farm and Rural Communities Vote

The popular belief is that farmers in rural areas believe that the Republicans and their conservative beliefs are more likely to help their communities.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Election History, Republicans

Seeds of Discontent

January 26, 2021 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

Seeds of Discontent

There is a stirring in cities that have been decimated by corporate America and where their profit-driven relocation has caused pain of staggering consequence.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

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