South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
Colonialism articles on Democracy Chronicles
European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, was quickly followed by an explosion of conquest from European nation out towards Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia, eventually impacting every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical and violent period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.
The Fluidity of Meaning in the Realm of the Social
One important thing to remember is that the meaning of words – what they come to signify – needs to be understood in context. Meaning is always part of specific social and theoretical dynamics that condition the sense we give to words.
The Curse of the X Sound
Julio César Guerrero offers some recollections of a different topic, but nevertheless these are fascinating to language lovers and history buffs. Soon too, he will fill us in with the back story of the months of planning for the Caravana43
On Social Consciousness and the Perception of Difference
Social awareness, indignation, and compassion do not begin in any one’s singular, isolated consciousness. These move toward each one of us from everyone everywhere, gather strength within us and lift us up beyond ourselves.
Page Turned: Looking Deeper Into Overruling Ideologies
Why don’t we encourage ourselves and others to welcome and consider diverse points of view, partake in critical thinking, and acutely and honestly look deeper into the overruling ideologies that ruled our collective past?
Pre-Columbian Trade Wars Defined Aztec Power Politics
Research outlines Aztec power struggles with ancient economic competitors before European arrival
Poetry: From the Earthworm to the Night
This is a self-published 48 page collection of poems and illustrations that I made 2011-2014. Signed copies of ‘From the Earthworm to the Night’ available
David, Goliath and the Deaths of Unarmed Black Men
In light of the recent protests calling attention to the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police, I recall photos of fishermen in small boats braving huge military ships during the Navy occupation of the Island of Vieques.
Can Somaliland Transparency Avoid the Oil Resource Curse?
Secretive deals signed between Somaliland and international oil firms could have far reaching impact on the region’s future. In the wake of the most recent revelations, it is important to remember that developing natural resources requires an enduring emphasis on Somaliland transparency
The Public Should Reexamine Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci
Vespucci was a genuine navigator. Unlike Columbus, Vespucci knew where he was. In fact, Vespucci was one of the very few people who could find longitude before the introduction of the marine chronometer.