Tag: Democracy

I was listening to NPR’s “Morning Edition” on Tuesday morning, 2/27. This was the day of the Michigan primaries, so NPR decided to talk to young students there about upcoming plans at the voting booth. The students shared their thoughts about driving issues in their lives. Several ...

Having been part of the Roman Catholic faith and possessing a deep knowledge of the Bible and its teachings, I wonder when we should boldly confront those who claim to be “Christian” without truly embodying those values. Without any belief system in place, a woman should not be compel...

Precolonial Igbo societies practiced a form of decentralized and participatory democracy that was rooted in their traditional governance structures. While it may not fit the classical Western model of democracy, the Igbo system of governance was characterized by principles of consensus, inclusivenes...

What is the last big problem America solved? I mean, other than Facebook not being a Metaverse. That was clearly a big one! Thanks God! No, I mean, what was the last big problem that we came together as a nation and, using our political system, addressed in a serious way. Some might argue ObamaCare ...

The moniker “Republican,” has been used to label the anti-fascists of the Spanish Revolution, the anti-monarchists of the French Revolution, and the American political party embracing anti-slavery. And now the anti-democracy party? In the interest of “brand awareness,” ...

In response to potential dystopias, we invoke the most stunning, good, true, beautiful world that our hearts and our bodies and our minds have always known is possible. Fragments and flickers of this vision live in the interior sciences of the great traditions, but — tragically — those f...

America is the only country where society is not divided into government and opposition. Freedom of thought allows elected officials in the United States to be ready for any change in the situation if the people want it! It is impossible to break the USA because the USA easily bends 360 degrees! ...

Western democracies have a rich historical context, dating back to ancient Greece and the Roman Republic. The Enlightenment and the French and American Revolutions further solidified the principles of democracy, emphasizing individual rights, freedom, and equality. Over the years, Western democracie...

The reasons are as vast as the territorial United States. Let’s say American history was fated to have a rendezvous with the strong man. After all, America is fascinated with strong men and a strong culture of imposition on other countries. The GI Joe cow syndrome finally arrived at the barn. ...

The recent interview of Reverend Al Sharpton by Stig Abell reveals the extent of the damage that Donald Trump has inflicted on the American democracy and the world order. Trump, who still refuses to accept his defeat in the 2024 presidential election, is not only a sore loser, but a dangerous d...