Category Archives: Democracy

My Midterm Election Opinions, Part II

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Election Opinions, Part II As usual, I will try to back up my opinions on the midterm election with facts.  Those who wish to continue living in their fact-free universe should not read any further.   The increases in crime … Continue reading →

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The United States Women’s Inclusion, Justice, and Security Index of 2020

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We summarize the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GWIPS) 2020 indexing of the status of women by state, in the areas of Inclusion, Justice, and Security.  We then compare this to the new imposition of laws limiting abortion … Continue reading →

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My Opinions on Inflation, Political Policies, and Abortion Economics

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

My Political Opinions on Economics and the Midterm Elections In contrast to my data articles, which I separate, I’m just going to pack my economic political opinions into this one. Although I read, follow, and attend webinars on economics, I … Continue reading →

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Freedom on the Net 2022 Ratings by Country

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Freedom on the Internet and in social media in 2021-22 shows that only 18% of global internet users are assessed as Free, 34% as Partly Free, and 37% as Not Free.  11% are in countries that were not assessed.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Affairs of State, Algorithms, Big Data, China, Communications, Cybersecurity, Democracy, Democracy Ratings, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom to Assemble, Freedom to Petition, Freedoms, Infrastructure, Iran, Middle East, NATO, Putin, Religion, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Nations | Leave a comment

Democracy Survey Details of Countries of Current Concern

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We go back to the International Democracy Survey of 2022 and focus in more detail on countries of current concern to understand how they have entrapped and suppressed their populations to live in dictatorships. The first two components are the … Continue reading →

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Quinnipiac Polls on Student Loan Reduction, Climate Change, and Abortion Rights

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Student Loan Reduction Overall, Americans approve of President Biden’s cancellation of some student loan debt by 53% to 43%.  The Quinnipiac polling was from August 25-29, with a 2.5% error. Democrats approve of it 88% to 9%; Independents approve of … Continue reading →

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The Healthy Democracy, Healthy People Initiative and California, Texas, Florida, and New York Ratings

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We present key graphs of the index showing the correlation between voting rights in the Healthy Democracy and Health Care in the Healthy People Initiative for all states, and then the health care rankings breakdown for the four most populous … Continue reading →

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Will There Be a Civil Separation of the Blue from the Red States?

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Will There Be a Civil Separation of the Blue States from the Red States? No way are Blue States going to live the next 30 years under this misogynist, theocratic, far right nominated, two illegitimate, one alleged criminal, Supreme Court. … Continue reading →

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The Slap Heard ‘Round the World, and US, Ukraine, and Nuclear Violence

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The Slap Heard ‘Round the World, and US, Ukraine, and Nuclear Violence I have retreated from further commenting on the Ukraine genocide because of the sadness of what is going on and the feeling and reality of helplessness to stop … Continue reading →

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War, Inhumanity, and War Crimes are a Plague That Easily Spreads

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

War, Inhumanity, and War Crimes are a Plague That Easily Spreads The US did not get involved in the 1940 German invasions in Europe until Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.  President Roosevelt wanted us to get more involved other … Continue reading →

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