The representative democracy has evolved from human development but is not the goal. In fact, at the moment, it is blocking it. It has been transformed into a representative power, a shackle holding us back.
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.
Confronting Fidel Castro’s Death Through Poetry
As the end of the year approaches, I am finally beginning to confront the death of Fidel Castro, who changed the course of my life forever. My relationship with him — even as an absence — has always been complex.
The Hidden Risks of Slaying Cambodian Monsters
If cushy exile is not automatic, when the retirement plan may not include a comfy villa, but rather a cell in The Hague or a Cambodian war crimes trial, why wouldn’t a dictator dig in his heels, garrison, and become more brutal?
Inside a Golden Age of American Political Satire
American political satire became popular as early as the 1700s in opposition to English rule
Reflections on History and American Indian Heritage Month
History of repression of native populations under US government is focus of American Indian Heritage Month
Buckingham Palace’s Cost May Bring End of the British Monarchy
Many think the British Monarchy is an undemocratic, unnecessary and expensive relic of history
How Does 100 Years of Women Voting Affect the Gender Gap
The difference between women’s and men’s voting behavior can be seen after a century of the women voting
Do the Arguments Against Electoral College Hold Up?
Some see Founders argument about balancing power still hold against Electoral College detractors
The Most Influential Third Party Candidates Since 1900
Since Teddy Roosevelt’s ill-fated attempt to return to presidency, many influential third party runs have made impact
The History of the Popular I Voted Sticker
The nonpartisan practice of wearing an “I Voted Sticker” on election day became prominent in the 1980s