Monarchs of Europe and royal families have hung onto last vestiges of power and prestige with differing character and impact across continent
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.
How Margaret Thatcher Changed Democracy
Patriotism is centred around the protection of the citizen’s welfare rather than the maximization of opportunities for a reduced segment of the population
NJ Early Voting Gets Civil Rights Icon’s Support
Civil rights icon and Democratic US Rep. John Lewis pushes for NJ early voting bill
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter Remembered
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter from Birmingham Jail is prime example of revolutionary devotion to democracy at a time where government failed to meet basic needs
DC Exclusive: Democracy Meme Graphic Series
Take a look at our series of original graphic Democracy Memes that we put together to reflect some of the best quotations about democracy
West Bank Palestinian Cultural Museum Opens
Long awaited West Bank Palestinian cultural museum opens its doors in Ramallah in sign of growing internal civil society despite conflict with Israel
Karl Marx Expert in New Biography
Karl Marx expert claims the man is misread, his life is misunderstood, and he’s is often recast by different political movements for legitimacy though no link exists
Union of Native American Tribes Warn Against Funding Cut
Union of Native American tribes and representatives call for protection of federal aid dollars
Bhutan in Move Towards New Elections in First
Sandwiched between giants India and China, Bhutan in move is choosing a democratic future
March of the Living in Poland Marks Holocaust Memorial
Poland Marks Holocaust Memorial remembrance has brought 10,000 students to country for event