Civic Knowledge of Democracy: Weak Civic Education Linked to Less Voting, Volunteering and Other Civic Engagement
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.
Learning to See Modern Technology as Magic
One way to conceptualize the innate ability of people to easily adapt themselves to new technology is to consider technology as somewhat akin to magic – at least in the view of the average new user.
Family of Heroes: Anti-Nazi German’s Son Advocates Democracy
Family History Deeply Ensconced in Anti-Nazi German History as Old Battles Fuel Democracy Building
Some Interesting Angles on Independence Day in America
Fourth of July Independence Day in America at the White House and a Great Early European Map
British Democracy Activists Reject Monarchy Fetishism of Jubilee Celebrations
As Millions Suffer Under Kings and Dictators, UK Prepares Ridiculously Lavish Celebrations For Royalty and Monarchy Fetishism
Protests, Arrests as China Approaches Tiananmen Anniversary
Dictatorship Launches Wide Ranging Crackdown on Democracy Activists Across Country as China Approaches Tiananmen Anniversary With No Pubic Conversation
On Criminalizing Dictatorship
For the sake of these democratic protesters and many others like them, there needs to be a better way to criminalize the activities of dictatorship to ensure successful prosecution. It is time for an international law that makes it a crime to be a dictator or to hold high positions in dictatorships.
The American Role in Encouraging European Unification
With Greece’s future attachment to the European project in doubt and the possibility of a disintegration of the Euro-zone, it is now time for Europe’s best ally and largest trading partner, the United States, to act publicly to support the best outcome: a powerful and united democratic Europe.
Deleting Tank Man: Cyber Repression in China
Has Internet Cyber Repression in China Changed the Balance of Power Between People and Government
Inadequate Civics Education Linked to Government Distrust
Lack of Exposure to American History and Inadequate Civics Education Lead to Civic Disengagement