Despite confidence in American democracy being at an all-time low, a new view makes the case for optimism about American democracy
Election History articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here we cover how democracy has progressed through time in our highly suggested global election history coverage. Modern systems of democracy largely arose out of the Europe through the period at the end of the Middle Ages into the Reformation, the Age of Enlightenment, and the American and French Revolutions. However in reality, democratic decision making is an even more ancient invention and in many ways a fixture of nature . Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Latin America Countries Clash Over Authoritarian Pasts
The revival of leftist politics in South America reflects its struggle with its authoritarian past rather than political flip-flopping.
Podcast: Democracy As A Way Of Life
We talk about democracy in the context of politics and institutions, but this week’s guest draws from Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Dewey.
Will Joe Manchin Be A Voting Rights Hero?
Senator Joe Manchin is essentially the swing vote between two opposing ideas for the vote on the For the People Act, thanks to a deadlock.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
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.
Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday in America
President Biden passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Thursday, making June 19 a federal holiday for the first time.
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.
The Attack On Critical Race Theory & The 1619 Project
The 1619 project may have been highlighted as an example of CRT’s use in journalism, hence the tagline “the 1619 Project is CRT.”
The Complicated Legacy Of The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was ratified on June 4, 1919. The amendment, which was ratified a year later, has a convoluted background.
Supreme Court Has Tilted Election Law To Favor GOP
The aggregate of the Supreme Court’s election rulings might offer the Republican Party a major advantage in the 2020 midterms.