Democracy Chronicles author Steve Schneider interviews ex-pat American Jason Meursault who shares his overseas perspective on the Capitol riot.
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.
Attempt to Rush Census and Abuse Citizenship Data Abandoned
On Friday the Trump administration agreed not to release population numbers or any citizenship data before President-Elect Joe Biden takes office.
Why Trump Should be Impeached
Trump’s tenure was a reign of terror. The 6 Jan insurrection is ground for Senate impeachment to prevent him from causing further damage to our democracy.
US House Impeaches Trump for Inciting Deadly Capitol Riot
The House of Representatives impeached Trump Wednesday for inciting insurrection, making him the first President in US History to be impeached twice.
New York State Bar Association moves to oust Rudy Giuliani
Following 6 January insurrection attacking US Capitol, New York Bar looking to expulse Rudy Giuliani who used phrase “trial by combat” to soon-to-be insurrectionist mob of Trump supporters.
US House Moves to Remove Trump from Office
The House of Representatives, led by the Democrats, is looking to vote to call on Vice President Mike Pence to move to remove Trump from office.
Is Giuliani a Speech-Maker or a Criminal Instigator?
Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s personal lawyer. He has spoken in two rallies that became criminal riots, including the Jan 6, 2021, mob attack on The Capitol.
Democracy Counts in Georgia; D.C. in Chaos
Major upheavals in American politics saw democrats winning Georgia on Jan 5, 2021 while on Jan 6 a Trump mob attacked The Capitol to stop certification of Biden’s victory.
Democratic party wins Georgia, wins senate
The Democratic Party won Georgia Senate runoff handing it the Senate majority, a resounding rebuke of Trump who had campaigned for the GOP candidates.
US Congress Certifies Biden Election Victory
On Trump’s marching orders an insurrection tried to stop the certification of Biden’s victory. However, tight security measures enabled Congress to proceed.