A Tennessee school board banned a decades old novel about the Holocaust. The book titled “Maus” instead became an Amazon bestseller.
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.
Today I Am Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Born in England on January 29, 1736, the largely forgotten Thomas Paine is known in some circles as the “most-important Englishman whoever lived”.
Upcoming Event: Thomas Paine’s Birthday Zoom Jan. 29
Hosted by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, DC urges you to join a zoom event to celebrate the anniversary of Thomas Paine’s birthday.
Major Slave Owners’ Political Power After The Civil War
With a focus on Texas, a new paper documents the persistence of Southern slave owners in political power after the American Civil War.
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House Eyes Expansion
For years, there has been talk about expanding the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, located just outside of downtown Rochester.
How Political Are the Olympics? A Historical Timeline
The US has announced a boycott of the 2022 winter Olympics in China over ongoing genocide in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.
Republicans Hail Barbados’ Move Away From Monarchy
Anti-monarchy movements across the Commonwealth hailed Barbados as it dismissed the monarchy become the world’s newest republic.
Biden resumes duties after temporary transfer of power to Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris became the acting President for 85 minutes as President Joe Biden underwent medical procedures Friday.
Rationalizing the Presidential Nomination Process
The evolution of how we elect presidents has been dependent on chance as much as deliberate design during the last six decades.
Murder Trial of African icon Thomas Sankara begins
A trial on the assassination of Burkina Faso’s president Thomas Sankara began Monday more than three decades after he was killed.