Since the attempt was crushed by forces and police who stayed loyal to the government, President Erdogan has been using the coup as an excuse to shut down opposing voice in the country
Articles by DC Authors
DC Authors articles from Democracy Chronicles writers across the globe are colleced here. And take a look at DC's Author Central page for more information about the writers and even inquire about getting involved yourself. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on American democracy.
A Partnership of Independent Presidential Candidates
Imagine four Presidential candidates in the United States of America supporting and advising each other in 2016! Imagine that partnership and our ability to see beyond personal goals toward a roadmap for achieving national goals
Central African Republic Violence Destroying Healthcare System
The Central African Republic has been affected particularly hard since the rise of sectarian tensions came to a head in 2013 and violent clashes left civilians caught in the middle struggling to survive
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Face an Education Crisis
Perhaps most tragic is that the trauma and psychosocial turmoil of Syrian refugees in Lebanon at such a young age increases the vitality of proper access to education
The Eric Garner Chokehold Two Years Later
Demonstrators from Stop Mass Incarceration and the Green Party came to Staten Island yesterday for the 2nd anniversary of the killing of Eric Garner by NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo
Protesting Rudy Giuliani For-Profit Prisons Connection
A group of around 25 or so demonstrators gathered to protest former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani for his role in profiting from the Corrections Corporation of America
Anti-Brussels Sentiment Spreading Throughout the EU
As the EU and major powers continue to struggle to deal with the fallout from the Brexit vote, its’ repercussions have already started to make its way around Europe with anti-Brussels sentiment
PHOTOS: Philando Castile and Alton Sterling Bastille Day Protest
Demonstrators laid down on the floor of Grand Central for six minutes or the number of times Alton Sterling was shot by Baton Rouge police last week while selling CD’s
The Answer Is Never Violence
Attorney General Loretta Lynch on July 8, 2016 said about the shooting of police officers in Dallas: “The answer is never violence.” I totally agree with the Attorney General.
2016 Presidential Poll with 23 Candidates From 18 Parties
The most important, interesting and enjoyable part of the 2016 Presidential Poll is looking at the various parties’ platforms. That’s how you find out, from them, what they offer.