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John Dewey and DemocracyJohn Dewey was an American philosopher and social theorist. He was critical of traditional theories of democracy that he regarded as static and out of date. In the early 20th century he developed a dynamic theory of democracy.- Iowa Caucuses: Democracy for SaleYou get the government you deserve rang true again in Iowa last night. Before the first Iowan opened his mouth in defense of his candidate, democracy had lost. Why? Because the Iowa Caucuses were not democracy practiced, but democracy bought.
- Democracy & LibertyWhat happened to our once great land? In my opinion, the root causes boil down to a lack of moral character.
- How the United States Misclassifies ItselfA review of the classifications that the US gives itself, and how these superfluous classifications try to misdirect from the inequities of the government as a whole.
- 'Arab Spring:' Live by the Media, Die by the MediaHow will the changes in the local media climate affect the outcome of the 'Arab Spring?'
- Capitalism Running Roughshod Over DemocracyAs the media trumpets economic Armageddon, capital and markets grab power; democracy has always been expendable in a state of emergency.Capitalism is finding out that it does not need Democracy and maybe it never did.
- Democracy Now and March on Wall Street PaperThis is a free paper for your class that describes the social movement related to the Banking and Investment Industry (Wall St.). Also talked about The March on Wall Street. and "your" position on this subject.
- Democracy 2.0Our democracy needs an upgrade and a re-boot.
- Looking Beyond Democracy: A Plaintive Cry in the WildernessTo achieve democractic system is never easy but it fails to live up to its promise to the dismay of the many disadvantaged. The promises made are hardly met forcing some to take to the streets; echoing Arab spring uprisings but with different agenda!
- Are Capitalism and Democracy Buckling Under Communist Assault?Free societies are buckling under pressure. Cutback in essential expenditure is dividing societies with the rich refusing to budge to chip-in and fighting every inch to preserve the status quo. We forget historical lessons at our peril.
Freedom and DemocracyAmerican society during slavery- On the Ground with Occupy DC: This is What Democracy Looks LikeLast Thursday, inspired by their bravery and persistence, I decided to join the Occupy DC movement to see what it was all about. What I discovered was something that I haven't witnessed in all of my 38 years – a movement devoid of the authoritarian.
- Is Less Democracy Good or Bad?Gov. Bev Perdue and Peter Orszag have been a bit dismissive of democracy, lately. But are they really wrong?
- Toby Heale's the Rebellion for DemocracyThe Rebellion for Democracy for Toby Heale
The Right Kind of DemocracyThis is a book review of Fareed Zakaria's The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy At Home And Abroad.
10-Year Anniversary of 9/11: A Shining Tribute to DemocracyThough only a child at the time of the 9/11 attacks, one author expresses the reach and importance he still feels about that horrific event.- The Fall of DemocracyIn 1887 Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior...
- Rick Perry's Anti-Democracy Stance Threatens ConstitutionRepublican frontrunner Rick Perry's thoughts on changing the Constitution are a threat to democracy.
Democracy in Islamic CountriesHas democracy started yet in Iraq?- Processes of DemocracyEvery wonder how democracy works? How the millions of people in the USA function under one government.
- Is Democracy Working?Throughout history democratic societies have risen to the top, then plummeted back down. Has anyone ever wondered why?
Internet and DemocracyIs the Internet helpful or harmful to Democracy?- Democracy HypocrisyAs citizens of the United States, we are constantly proclaiming the importance of a strong democratic government. However, frequently, we just seem to ignore that there are some problems with our democracy.
- Is America Really a Democracy with a Capitalist Economy?A not so in-depth analysis of the systems of government and business in the United States of America today.
- Obama on Gay Rights is This Really DemocracyCarefully Treading, Our President Mr. Obama was praising New York state lawmakers, who are debating a landmark decision on gay rights Thursday to legalize gay marriage.
- DemocracyThankful for those who fought for our freedom.
The Chill in the 'Arab Spring'We've all witnessed on television the fury of the masses and seen the gaping tonsil shots in newspapers of shouting mobs. Is this anything new in the Arab world? Will it lead to progress for Arabs, minorities among them, and those who must deal with them?- Civility Watchdog: Ratigan Says GOP Ends DemocracyDylan Ratigan implies that democracy is gone, now, because Republicans have abandoned arithmetic and facts.
- President Obama Supports the Spread of DemocracyIn Europe, President Obama expressed his support for the spread of democracy in the Middle East and around the world. Libya is one country where the US must play a major role in developing democracy.
- Obama Puts United States on Point for Democracy in Middle EastSeeking to cement democratic aspirations in the middle east, Obama goes out on limb.
Superficial Christianity: Shall it Be Communism, Religion, Democracy, or ChristPersonal comfort is the promised Holy Grail. Yet where is the comfort in gasoline that hovers around four dollars per gallon?- Is it Time for a New Government or a New Government System?The founding fathers started a great foundation for our republic, but I doubt they could have imagined the United States of America of today. We need a new government for a new republic.
Syria Thugs Won't Stop Democracy's MarchSyria Thugs Won't Stop Democracy's March. The global demicratic revolution has ontological roots in the consciousness of human beings. This is the time of a transvaluation of values. Syria note.
Alleged DemocracyAlleged Democracy - Free Verse by Stephen C. Rose. In an alleged democracy where 45 percent pay no taxes at all we are condemned to a slow death unless fairness seeps back into an elevated consciousness
Retweeting DemocracyThe US is training anti-government activists from the Middle East and North Africa on how to spread democracy with the help of modern computer technology.
DEMOCRACY: A FAILED SYSTEMAre We as a Nation Becoming a Minority Rule Form of government?- Consequences of Middle East Revolt"In fact Arabs have a national dream that has been buried under the ground of Mubarak's real politics.
Smartphones, Not Smart BombsAll over the middle east, tumult and turmoil is bubbling up as average citizens attempt to shrug off the mantles of oppression they've been under. Without any military prodding from the United States, democracy is sprouting.- Identity Conflict: Will it Ever Stop?Identity is the primary issue in most racial and ethnic conflicts. These conflicts occur when a group of people feel that they are denied legitimacy or respect. Is democracy possible in developing countries?
- Cairo Women Harassed in the Street is This Democracy?alam Wassef, one of the organization co-founders told WOMENSENEWS, that the demonstration symbolized, "The New Egypt," his organization was hoping to create since the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
