A talk with Jamila Michener, who studies both the politics of Medicaid and how political fights over Medicaid illustrate issues in federalism and democracy.
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
Citizens United And The Future Of Social Security
The Citizens United decision threatens Social Security. If we do not act, we will eventually lose Social Security as we know it.
Leading By Example
There should be penalties for people who seditiously attempt to overthrow American elections for money, power, or influence.
Labor Rights And Democracy In South Asia
With youth activist Sarita Bartaula from Nepal hosting the event, participants vowed to continue the struggle for peace and democracy.
Let The Californian People Solve The Homelessness Crisis
The answer lies in a tool of popular democracy that is little known in California, but has become a common method for addressing desperate problems.
Crackdown On Labor Activists In Iran
State authorities in Iran have been imprisoning peaceful labor rights advocates as part of a growing campaign of political repression.
Study: Spread Of Writing In ‘Complex’ Societies Signals Inequality
A new finding shows that Mesoamerican societies with more elaborate writing systems tended to have less shared power.
PODCAST: How National Parties Are Breaking State Politics
We are talking with an assistant Professor at the University of Washington, and author of the forthcoming book laboratories against democracy.
My Interview With DC Author Jack Jones
From time to time, it is nice to get to know some of the DC Authors who make our website a place of fresh ideas. Today, we meet author Jack Jones.
How Civil Society Impacts Democratization
Successful democratic transitions are not driven by specialist pro-democracy NGOs, but by ‘durable’ groups such as labor unions, research.