Roosevelt warned us, “The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself,” because fear leads to poor choices. When a president can vilify an elected representative who happens to be a woman and a muslim, we have given into fear.
Republicans articles on Democracy Chronicles
Founded by anti-slavery activists, there have been 18 presidents who were Republicans in U.S. history, the first being Abraham Lincoln. Today the party is considered a conservative party. Also see our articles on the Democrats, the conservative leaning Tea Party, and our Third Party Central section.
After Netanyahu’s Reelection, We Still Need Real World Leaders
Like President Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is the typical right wing leader. He pretends to be a man of peace, while willing to bring the world to the boiling point for his political gain.
Donald Trump, Mao Zedong Headline New Hong Kong Opera
Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre to state performance of Trump On Show, re-imagining of Trump’s life and that of his fictional twin brother who lives in China.
GOP Congressman May Seek the Libertarian Presidential Nomination
Last night Rep. Justin Amash (R–Mich.), that libertarian Capitol Hill fan favorite, cryptically tweeted out this passage from The Two Towers.
Why is the Romanian PM Staying at Trump’s D.C. Hotel?
PM of Romania stayed at President Trump’s hotel during trip to Washington first foreign government leader to booked a room at the hotel in more than a year.
Republican Introduces Federal Bill to Ensure Fair Ballot Access
On March 12, Congress member Justin Amash (R-Michigan) introduced HR 1681, to outlaw discriminatory ballot access laws for congressional candidates.
Ahead of Election, Tech Could Unite Europe’s Populist Groups
The sharing of the Rousseau technology marks the most brazen attempt to date to internationalize Europe’s populist movements.
Trump Tweets His Fury at SNL Impersonation of Him, Again
The fake president mimicked Trump’s singsong voice during part of his Friday news conference announcing the national emergency.
Trump Officials Not Following Pledge to Turn Down Lobbying Jobs
By the ProPublica count just released, at least 230 former and current registered lobbyists have worked in the Donald Trump administration.
Watergate Movie Was Meant to Be Funny. Then Came Trump
“Watergate,” a film about the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, first intended to make lightly humorous study of the affair. Then came Donald Trump.