We know that consumerism – a social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-greater amounts – can be a disheartening experience of dependence
Capitalism and Big Business articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Does Apple Help China Spy On Its People Too?
Could or would Apple help China build sophisticated population control that could put NSA to shame?
Family Debt and Paternalist Ponzi Schemes
A child is already being put into family debt when they are young, only decades later do they realize their “government” is doing the same thing to them.
Gallery of My Highlighted Political Artwork
Democracy Chronicles writer and director John Amaruso shows off his highlighted political artwork. His true passion is to hope that one day this world can be a more transparent, humane, and socially just
After National Adjunct Walkout Day
Thinking about the events of last week and NAWD/NAWW — National Adjunct Walkout Day and Week — I have become introspective. Aren’t we supposed to keep on going in our struggle, daily?
Malcolm X Anniversary and Creeping Police Brutality
The People’s Climate March that took place in NYC this past Oct. turned out somewhere over 400k people marching for the environment and the future, the lives of their children and grandchildren
Wealth of World’s 85 Richest Equal to 3.5 Billion Poorest
85 richest people in the world have amassed wealth equal to 3.5 billion people – the bottom half
PHOTOS: Pablos Iglesias Talks With Amy Goodman
People packed the house to see Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman and Pablo Iglesias, the General Secretary of the Spanish grassroots organization Podemos Party
The Curious Collapse of the Tea Party News Network
Even Joe the Plumber upset as Tea Party News Network sees mass staff resignations, declining quality
Oh, The Poor Perpetrator! A Light Bulb Moment
The answer is right in front of our faces. We cannot afford to not hold those responsible to account. Every time we don’t, it gives them that much more leverage to do it to us and condemn the next innocent person!