By increasing cost of voting drastically, many disadvantaged communities find that voter ID is poll tax reborn
Racism and Prejudice articles on Democracy Chronicles
Racism is a belief that all members of each race possess abilities specific to that race, so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our more general articles on History.
Anti-Immigration Murrieta Nasties Battle Besos, Not Borders
When anti-immigration Murrieta militants realized we were at the front of the capitol building, they strutted over to cause trouble. The baldie started to yell, shoving a bullhorn right into our faces; at the same time, he would roar, “don’t touch me; don’t touch me.” He was going berserk.
Historic Indiana Church Marks Civil Rights Act Anniversary
Services and celebrations in New Albany, Illinois mark the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act inside a local historic church that was a stop on the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping from the pre-Civil War South
Famous African-Americans Joining Ferguson Protest
Reflecting diversity of community, many non-political African-American celebrities are joining Ferguson protest debate from perspectives that often clash with traditional narratives
Latest Ferguson Protests Keep Pressure on Local Government
Civil rights leaders at latest Ferguson protest movement respond to outpouring of anger that launched the movement
Racially Based Voter Suppression Feeds Ferguson Mistrust
Disconnect of southern African-Americans and government result of racially based voter suppression
How Money Politics Fuels Nationwide Police Militarization
Small town police militarization backed by immense lobbying of both political parties
Missouri Police Brutality Reflects Government Disconnect
System that unleashed violence and Missouri police protests remains in place
Minorities Leading Mass Exodus From Russia
Millions have joined an exodus From Russia as dictatorship of Putin has increased in intensity
Border Crisis: Where Are Our Tears?
We have been reading much about the border crisis, and though I campaign mostly for adjunct faculty, as I always say, everything is related. We are all in this together. As we can see, we are all disenfranchised. So are the children escaping from their homelands.