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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.
The Prospects For Sustainable Peace in 2016
Creating the opportunity for overall reduction in violence and a sustainable peace worldwide
A New Cold War? Tensions Between West and Russia
As the EU continues to struggle with numerous issues affecting the continent and the world, the organization voted on Friday June 17th to extend sanctions on Crimea and Sevastopol, regions of Ukraine which were annexed by Russia in 2014
Walking on Knives in Orlando
With the recent events of the Orlando Massacre, I can’t help to think back to how Hitler became the prejudiced human he was. I catch myself picturing how he developed into the monstrosity he turned out to be.
Remembering George Washington’s Warning on Parties
During times of heightened partisanship, remembering George Washington’s warning can help
Remembering Daniel Berrigan, the FBI’s Most Wanted Priest
Daniel Berrigan his brother Phil and 7 others took 378 draft files from the draft board in Catonsville, MD. and in the parking lot of the draft board office they lit the draft files on fire using homemade Napalm to protest the Vietnam War
On May Day and Meaningful Work
In the 1860’s, working people mobilized speaking loud and clear in favor of an 8-hour work day without a cut in pay – claimed by the working people themselves without the support or consent of the employers.
Miko Peled, the General’s Son at St. Michael’s Church
Miko Peled, author of “The General’s Son, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine” he shows how it is that the son of an Israeli General and a staunch Zionist came to realize that his side of the story is not the only side
Ben Carson Slams Colorado Delegate Voting System
There are similarities between the Colorado delegate system and Jim Crow according to Carson
A Time to Remember Cuba’s Ladies in White Movement
Funeral of Laura Pollan is a time to reflect on the human rights work of the Ladies in White group