The western growth machine creates communities with millions of “non-people”, unemployed youth or senior citizens who lack social significance. At the same time, a clique of financially well-off’s just grows stronger.
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for better democracy on a worldwide level including everything from the United Nations to international charities. Also see our World Democracy section!
A New Poem For World Refugee Day
Two years ago on World Refugee Day, I published a very personal essay about my status as a refugee child, back then, yet what it is like now for refugees and asylum seekers. Today, I publish my own poem.
Study Asks What Candidates Voters Prefer During Economic Uncertainty
During economic uncertainty, citizens prefer dominant rather than prestigious candidates
About Hung Parliaments, Minority and Coalition Governments
When voters don’t return a clear majority, forming a government can be messy and time consuming
VIDEO: Global Anti-Corruption Activists Bring Their Battle to Public
Video highlights activists fighting corruption across the world shared their stories on Capitol Hill
VIDEO: When Online Social Movements Translate to Offline Results
Social media has played a key role in organizing and getting protesters into the streets in the U.S.
Watch the Full 2017 Democracy Award at NED
2017 Democracy Award recognizes the work of individuals who have fought to expose corruption
VIDEO: Impact of Corruption on Democratic Growth and Stability
Take a look at this two hour conference on corruption from the National Endowment for Democracy
Council Members Blocking UN Human Rights Council Work
A number of countries that sit on the UN Human Rights Council are not cooperating with international experts
My Idea of Extreme Politics is Your Normal
One person’s extreme is another’s normal. If I were to have a conversation about religion with large numbers of people in America, some would consider me extreme for being an Atheist and for being a Socialist.
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