Recent public conflict at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., has left many wondering about the state of political discourse in the United States.
Political Debates articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Indonesian Presidential Debate Highlights Disagreements
Indonesia’s presidential debate highlights disagreements from corruption, bureaucratic system to combating terrorism, but also, showing lots of similarities.
France’s Macron Launches ‘Grand Debate’ Following Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron is formally launching a “grand debate” to try to appease yellow vest movement following weeks of anti-government protests.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Declines Debate With Rival Ahead Of Sunday Election
Brazil’s Bolsonaro declines debate with rival ahead of Sunday election and sought to counter criticism that he represents a threat to country’s democracy.
Green Party Candidates Barred From Political Debates, Everywhere
Green Party candidates are being excluded from debates and polls in U.S by news media and polling criteria that favor Democratic and Republican candidates.
What is the Way Out of the Endless Gerrymandering Debate?
A working redistricting process attempts to redress a problem identified by the Founding Fathers: How to account for population changes over time.
Public Wants Independent and Third-Parties in Presidential Debates
Survey finds overwhelming support for making it more possible for a third candidate to participate in the presidential debates
Commission on Presidential Debates Lawsuits in Trial Soon
Forcing the Commission on Presidential Debates to include independents and third parties not easy
It’s Official – I Am Number 15!
I ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election cycle and I came in number 15! Many of you have asked what’s next. I am thinking about running for office again.
WATCH: Alternative Presidential Candidates Hold Debate
Hopefuls gathered at University of Colorado at Boulder as the alternative presidential candidates push for support