Historical research continues to show that physical variations in the human species do not have any meaning apart from the social one we humans put on them.
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.
1912 Presidential Election Lessons For Today’s Candidates
Woodrow Wilson victory in 1912 Presidential Election is reminder of important third party perils
Trump-eting In The “Bad Ole Days”?
When Trump says that he will “make America Great again”, someone should ask: When was the last time that he thinks America actually was “great”? Was it when blacks, latinos, Jews and women all knew their place?
The Unusual Power of French Student Protesters
Impossible to ignore, French student protesters are uniquely influential in country’s politics
Why the International Criminal Court Needs to be Changed
The validity of concept of international law calls into question the ability of the ICC to effectively exist as it is currently structured. As such, the ICC’s inadequacies overshadow its well intentioned mission.
The Vital Importance of Voter Participation
Generations of democratic martyrs sacrificed to ensure the possibility for voter participation
Clint Eastwood and the Rest of Afghan Film History
How the country is viewed abroad and how the people view themselves is reflected in Afghan film
New York Special Elections Fill Seats of the Fallen Corrupt
As the state makes preparations for two New York special elections, the stain of corruption which has infected Albany and New York politics now pose a new challenge for the prospective nominees
A Resurgence in Nostalgia For Philippine Dictator Marcos
Why the current President found it necessary to once again denounce old Philippine Dictator Marcos
PBS Online Platform Teaches Students About Political Process
Election Central is available on PBS online as multimedia resource for teaching about US democracy