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Founding Fathers articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Founding Fathers were political leaders and statesmen who participated in the American Revolution by signing the Declaration of Independence and establishing the Constitution. Also see our articles on revolutionary Thomas Paine.

How the Founders Intended To Check The Supreme Court’s Power

by DC Editors - July 6, 2022

How the Founders Intended To Check The Supreme Court’s Power

When they feel the justices have gone beyond their authority, the president and Congress can take measures to restrain SCOTUS.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court

An 1868 Act And Making Qualifications For Congress

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

An 1868 Act And Making Qualifications For Congress

It would be interesting to see how the Fourth Circuit approaches and judges on Cawthorn v. Amalfi brought on grounds of the 1868 Act.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers

Examining Government As A “Necessary Evil”

by Gary Berton - April 29, 2022

Thomas Paine defines government as separate from society, and indeed if society functioned perfectly there would be no need for government.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine Was Not A Libertarian

by Gary Berton - April 8, 2022

Libertarianism is the feeble step-child of anarchism: espousing that the individual is everything, the collective is always oppressive.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine and the Origins of Modern Democracy, Part II

by Gary Berton - March 25, 2022

Central to Paine’s political theories are his ideology of first principles. The foundation of these principles is equality, and as a direct result, justice.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, Worldwide

Paine and the Origins of Modern Democracy, Part I

by Gary Berton - March 15, 2022

Thomas Paine is the founder of modern democracy. He crafted the democratic movement in three countries, and it spread on its own around the world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Greece, Political Dissidents, Thomas Paine

PODCAST: Defending Democracy At Home And Abroad

by Jenna Spinelle - March 9, 2022

Robert Kagan is a foreign policy expert who turned his focus to the US last fall in a column titled “Our Constitutional Crisis Is Already Here”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights Era, Founding Fathers, Voter Access

PODCAST: How National Parties Are Breaking State Politics

by Jenna Spinelle - February 8, 2022

We are talking with an assistant Professor at the University of Washington, and author of the forthcoming book laboratories against democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Founding Fathers, Socialism and Labor, Supreme Court

Today I Am Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday

by Adrian Tawfik - January 29, 2022

Paine's Birthday

Born in England on January 29, 1736, the largely forgotten Thomas Paine is known in some circles as the “most-important Englishman whoever lived”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Political Dissidents, Thomas Paine

Upcoming Event: Thomas Paine’s Birthday Zoom Jan. 29

by DC Editors - January 26, 2022

Thomas Paine's birthday

Hosted by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, DC urges you to join a zoom event to celebrate the anniversary of Thomas Paine’s birthday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine

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