Racism’s dependence on voter fraud allegations to deny rights are nothing new in American history
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.
A Pop Culture Look at the Marquise de Lafayette
New novel by Sarah Vowell on the Marquise de Lafayette looks at his popularity and impact today
Martin Luther King Jr’s Nonviolent Strategy
King placed civil disobedience within a framework consistent with the inside/outside strategy. The disruptive nature of direct action and the process of negotiations are part of the same strategy.
VIDEO: Chris Hedges and Cornel West at the New School
Chris Hedges has long described the demise of our society. Together the two speakers investigated the social/psychological factors that bring rise to revolution, rebellion and resistance.
The Importance of the British Suffragette Documentary
History forever changed after the successful British Suffragette movement won the vote for women
Transforming Veterans Affairs: A Plan and a Kick in the Pants
This article summarizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs problems, recommends a powerful transformational approach, and ends with a “kick in the pants” action to jumpstart change.
Alabama Voting Laws and the Jim Crow Era
Restrictions designed to repress African-American participation are central to Alabama voting laws
The Movement and Elections
We are in desperate need of grassroots rebellion and empowerment on many fronts and for many reasons. And, the social movements remain the best source of people with the capacity to undertake electoral work as transformative project.
Push, Pull, Pivot: On Electoral Strategy
There is no threat of exit without somewhere to exit to. It is, after all, what we do that matters, not what the politicians or candidates do. Consider adopting the strategic sense of Martin Luther King.
Lessons From the New Black Panther Documentary
A fresh look at the surprising contemporary relevance of newly released Black Panther documentary