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Civil Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

Here you can find the latest news on civil rights as they pertain to democratic rights. Protecting individual freedom from infringement by governments is key to democratic progress. Across the world, these basic rights are too often in doubt. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Civil Rights Era in the United States.

Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Sports Celebrities Back Justice Reforms

January 25, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sports Celebrities Back Justice Reforms

Meek Mill and Jay-Z and owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots came together to back justice reforms.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Civil Rights, Democracy Protests

Thanks to Great Friends and Mentors, I Made it to 75

January 8, 2019 by Julio César Guerrero 1 Comment

I Made it to 75 César Chávez

I have been very fortunate to make part of my life’s journey with people who like mom. Thus as I turn 75 this week I find it not only proper but just, to honor the memory of people close to me who have in many ways made my life richer.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Latino Voting Rights, Socialism and Labor

Peculiar Patterns In U.S. Disability Legislation Politics

December 27, 2018 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Disability Legislation Politics

We are moving into another period with a Democratic House and a Republican president, and this tells me there will be opportunities for fantastic advances in disability rights. We need an omnibus disability rights bill.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy, Voter Access

‘Justice’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year

December 21, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

'Justice' is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year

Racial justice. Obstruction of justice. Social justice. The Justice Department. Merriam-Webster has chosen “justice” as its 2018 word of the year.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Civil Rights, Racism and Prejudice, Worldwide

Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

December 7, 2018 by Andrew Straw 3 Comments

War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership.  Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit.  Not holding my breath except for the manure.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy

Camp LeJeune Poisoning Reform Must be Prioritized

December 2, 2018 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Camp LeJeune Poisoning Reform

It is agonizingly slow trying to get justice for those born and poisoned at Camp LeJeune. I asked to overturn the denial of my Camp LeJeune Family Member Program application. I am still waiting.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy

Consequences of the Camp LeJeune Poisoning to Me and My Family

November 29, 2018 by Andrew Straw 7 Comments

Camp LeJeune Poisoning to Me and My Family

The Marine Corps and the judges who have been violating my disability and constitutional rights.  They must be punished.  Otherwise, more tragedies will happen as U.S. Marines are ordered to cut corners.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy

How ADA Reform Legislation Can Expand American Democracy

October 31, 2018 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

ADA reform legislation

When the ADA and Rehab Act can be used to expand democratic inclusion, that’s the moment when people with disabilities can make that great leap forward into public office, even if they are poor and disabled.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy, Third Party, Voter Access

Disability, Democracy and Mixed-Member Proportional Representation

October 27, 2018 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

New Zealand's Mixed-Member Proportional representation

New Zealand’s Mixed-Member Proportional election system would be good for disabled people in the United States because disability concerns could be heard in Congress more easily.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy, Election Methods, Green Party News, New Zealand, Third Party, Voter Access

Can Democracy Hold the Military Accountable for Poisoning Its Own?

October 15, 2018 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Hold the Military Accountable

Camp LeJeune is where I was born. It is currently an EPA Superfund site, and one author has described it as a “toxic hell,” the worst water poisoning disaster in U.S. history, worse even than Love Canal or rivers catching fire in the 1970s.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights

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