Celebrating Black History Month is a way of learning more about yourself and the rich traditions of African-Americans who have made our city and nation so great. There are many references around New York City to African-American History and one of my favorites is literary.
New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
This special section covers New York city and state elections. New York City is the most populous city in the US and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, especially because this is where Democracy Chronicles is headquartered! Also see our articles on local governments.
How Good for Some, Bad for All Threatens our Health
Good for Some, Bad for All: I’m running for Congress to end the corrupting role of money in politics. In the case of clean energy and climate legislation, this corruption affects both parties, but it would be misleading to blame them equally.
My Two Nights Volunteering for People without Homes
Volunteering for people without homes: Last night I slept in the basement of The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue on a cot. I did the same last week. And I look forward to doing it again. I highly recommend it.
Revelations Bring Protests by Occupy Sandy New Jersey
Occupy Sandy New Jersey is protesting over allegations that local politics influenced aid money
Film Shows Hurricane Sandy’s Effect on Elections
Hurricane Sandy’s effect on elections spread across region but most communities fought to vote
Bloomberg Returns to Run Media Empire
After third and last term as NYC mayor, Bloomberg returns to media mogul day job
The Name Given: Exposing the Real Christopher Columbus
The real Christopher Columbus: “They have no weapons and are all naked and with no experience of arms, so that a thousand of them would not stand up to three of us, and so they are suitable to take orders and be made to work, sow and do anything else that may be needed.”
Interview With Activist Chris Phillips
Activist Chris Phillips got his start with the Green Party in 2000 working for Ralph Nader’s presidential campaign. He joined the Occupy Wall Street movement in October of 2011 and participated at the occupations in New York City and Buffalo, including a six-month stint near Trinity Church
UPDATE: Democracy Chronicles’ Documentary Filming
Just recently we followed Lynne Syrpe, Green Party candidate for the New York City Council on her quest to represent Astoria, Queens. We filmed interviews with Syrpe, her campaign staff, and even followed her campaign on election day to get an inside view of third party campaigning
Exclusive Video Shows Manhattan Borough President Discussion
Take a look at this Manhattan Borough President and City Council videos with Inez Dickens and Vince Morgan