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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.

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

January 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

What Would James Madison Have Thought Of The Filibuster?

January 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

What Would James Madison Have Thought Of The Filibuster?

In essays, Rakove has explored Madison’s conception of the Senate and of majority rule, as expressed in debates at the time.

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

LAPD Documents Show What One Social Media Surveillance Firm Promises Police

November 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

LAPD Documents Show What One Social Media Surveillance Firm Promises Police

The services marketed by social media firm Voyager raise concerns about how the use of such products by police threatens rights.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Founding Fathers, Religion and Democracy, Social Media and Democracy

Biden resumes duties after temporary transfer of power to Harris

November 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Biden resumes duties after temporary transfer of power to Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris became the acting President for 85 minutes as President Joe Biden underwent medical procedures Friday.

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

Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Declaration of Independence

June 19, 2021 by Carroll G. Robinson 1 Comment

Juneteenth is a reminder that we must never give up no matter how tough or trying the times. This year, it is especially important that we all speak up.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Democrats, Education, Election History, Founding Fathers, Minority Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act

Founders Would Support Sweeping National Vote Reforms

June 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Founders Would Support Sweeping National Vote Reforms

The framers would have backed sweeping national election reforms. Madison argued Congress should check states on voting laws.

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

American Democracy: Three Reasons For Resilience

April 13, 2021 by Ngah Gabriel Leave a Comment

American democracy: three reasons for resilience

America’s constitution, the separation of powers and federalism are why American democracy is one of the most resilient in the world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Voter Access

Impeachment — From the Federalist Papers to the Whistleblower

September 30, 2019 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Michael Berkman and Michael Nelson discuss the constitutional framework for impeachment and what the Framers had in mind when they set it up. They also discuss how impeachment is a unique cooperation between the three branches.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Founding Fathers

The Disability Party Proposes a Constitutional Amendment

February 19, 2019 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Disability Party Proposes a Constitutional Amendment

Disability Party believes the Constitution needs to be amended to reform some major problems with the federal courts and federal judges. These problems are being used to block disability rights.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Founding Fathers, Voter Access

We Are Celebrating Suffragette Susan B. Anthony On President’s Day

February 17, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

We Are Celebrating Suffragette Susan B. Anthony On President’s Day

National Organization for Women celebrated Susan B. Anthony’s birthday (February 15, 1820) on President’s Day in honor of this advocate of equal rights.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Voter Access, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

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