The welfare system was not invented by the poor. It is meant to be a response to the state of poverty produced by the financial crisis characteristic of capitalist economies. The workforce reduction in an economic crisis automatically and inevitably produces a level of unemployment that is not accidental.
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles looks to highlight charities that work on the issues of democracy and election reform. Across the world, there are many people working to make a better life for others.
Nobel Peace Prize For India Children’s Advocate Life’s Work
Along with Pakistan’s Malala, Nobel Peace Prize For India’s Kailash Satyarthi awarded which the longtime children’s activist immediately dedicated to children slaves across the world
Behind the Court Case That Defeated Texas Voter ID
By detailing the disenfranchisement of African-American voters the proposed law would entail, a voting rights legal alliance defeated Texas voter ID
Malala Yousafzai Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Education Work
After nearly being assassinated by a Taliban gunman, 17-year-old Pakistani women and youth education activist Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of achievements
Lil John Get-Out-the-Vote Video Goes Viral
Rock the Vote has scored an internet hit in its collaboration with rapper Lil’ John get-out-the-vote drive as his campaign video for voter turnout has gone viral on YouTube and other social media
Rock the Vote’s Lil’ John Backs Voter Turnout Push
Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ Lil’ John backs voter turnout campaign organized by longtime youth voting advocates Rock the Vote
Rediscovering a Letter to Pope Francis on Behalf of Adjunct Justice
English translation of 2013 letter to Pope Francis (in Spanish) about adjunct academic labor in the US and asking for social justice in Catholic Universities. It is the one year anniversary of this letter about Mary Margaret Vojtko’s death as a Duquesne University adjunct.
Republicans Donate More to Charity Than Democrats
Study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy uses U.S. Census data to analyze how Democrats and Republicans donate to charity finds that Republican religious donations ensure they lead their rival party
Full Story of George Clooney South Sudan Charity Work
In country with world’s most desperate poverty, food insecurity, and continued ethic and religious violence, intensity of George Clooney South Sudan charity work is on a scale rarely seen by celebrities
Racism, Crowdfunding and Ferguson Minority Voting
Why a pro-police and anti-protest fundraising campaign run through GoFundMe crowdfunding and Ferguson’s recent civil discord are linked in a recent controversy