History of repression of native populations under US government is focus of American Indian Heritage Month
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.
VIDEO: The Electoral College Threat to Democracy
about the history of the electoral college and the possibility of electors changing the outcome
How Vote Recounts Strengthen Our Democracy
Didn’t he say the election was rigged? Yes, Donald Trump did say that, but that was before Election Day, and before, to the shock of America and to the rest of the world, he won the Electoral College
Do the Arguments Against Electoral College Hold Up?
Some see Founders argument about balancing power still hold against Electoral College detractors
First American October Surprise Was Led by Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton initiated the country’s first October Surprise in the presidential race of 1800
Is America’s 229 Year-Old Constitution Outdated?
Many commentators and experts in other internationally proven options find the Constitution outdated
A Modern Look at Thomas Paine’s Monetary Policy
Although known for other political philosophies, Founding Father Thomas Paine’s monetary policy gets less attention
History of Presidential Candidates Who Made Rigged Vote Allegations
Many before Donald Trump have made rigged vote allegations going back to at least Andrew Jackson
39% of Americans Can’t Name Single First Amendment Right
The First Amendment includes freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition
On Replacing Electoral College With Something Better
Replacing electoral college system today is not as easy as might appear despite its many problems