Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. can trace the roots of his upcoming PBS documentary about the Reconstruction to his days in school.
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.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Documentary “RBG” Nominated for Academy Award
The justice’s office patched us through to her home, and we got to break the news to her.It was terrific. She was quite enthusiastic.
My Addition to the Literary Mexican Tradition of La Calavera
La Calavera is a literary Mexican tradition and discipline from the post-1910 revolution years developed by journalist José Guadalupe Posada and also part of the Magical Realism movement. Even Diego Rivera painted Calaveras.
Kansas City to Rename Street to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Kansas City one of nation’s largest cities voted on Thursday to rename a 10-mile stretch of roadway after the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr..
Happy Tom Paine Day 2019 – Celebrating a Revolutionary
This year you can celebrate the event with the Florida Veterans for Common Sense in Florida or the much celebrated the Thomas Paine Society in California.
A Collection of My Best Thomas Paine Memes for His Birthday
In honor of Thomas Paine’s 283rd birthday today, I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to showcase some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight the founding father. This meme collection is free for you to spread around!
Who Was Martin Luther King Jr?
Martin Luther King Jr. who embodied the civil rights movement, was assassinated more than 50 years ago on April 4, 1968. Some key facts about him here.
Thoughts on the Evolution of Democracy
Democracy will not succeed until we recognize that there are many among us with the ability and the integrity to improve our lives. We must devise a way to seek them out and raise them to public office.
The History and Importance of Congress’ Power to Investigate
House Democrats have promised to hold investigations on a range of topics, including the activities of President Donald Trump and his staff.
A Look at the Debate Over US Presidential ‘Emergency Powers’
Legal debate rages over U.S. President Donald Trump considering to formally declare the southern U.S. border a “national emergency,”.