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International Democracy Originals

This International Democracy Originals archive has all of our original articles about the global struggle for free and fair elections, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this International Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to also check out our main section on World Democracy as well.

Democracy Chronicles welcomes Benny Tai’s release, but urges Beijing to Respect Democratic Rights

by DC Editors - August 15, 2019

Democracy Chronicles welcomes Benny Tai's release, but urges Beijing to Respect Democratic Rights

Democracy Chronicles welcomes the release of its author, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Benny Tai, and urges Beijing to respect democratic rights.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests, Hong Kong

Zimbabwe National Dialogue? Mnangagwa peace call in view of protests

by Livert Ngum - August 13, 2019

Zimbabwe National Dialogue? Mnangagwa peace call in view of protests

Protests are a democratic right but tensions building to protests slated for August 16 make a Zimbabwe national dialogue a way forward in Zimbabwe.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Police Conspiracy Theory Around Planned Protests

by Ngah Gabriel - August 12, 2019

Zimbabwe Police Conspiracy Theory Around Planned Protests

The latest in line in Zimbabwe’s pursuit of State repression of protest is Zimbabwe Police claims planned protests are a conspiracy to topple Mnangagwa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes

by DC Editors - August 9, 2019

Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes

Zimbabwe’s political class continues to enjoy privileges at the same time its civil military complex demonstrates it insensitivity to the sufferings of the masses.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea Celebrates 40 Years in Power, a Setback for African Democracy

by DC Editors - August 8, 2019

Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea Celebrates 40 Years in Power, a Setback for African Democracy

Celebration of 40 years of Obiang Nguema rule in Equatorial Guinea is a setback for African democracy as it glorifies one-man rule and State capture.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Equatorial Guinea

European Union, Democratic Rights, Brexit, Boris Johnson

by DC Editors - August 3, 2019

Regionalism has merits but may tend to impede democracy. This is exemplified by Brexit. Will the new British PM succeed where his predecessor failed?

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Europe

Clientelism and Political Violence In Africa: Urgency Of Term Limits

by Ngah Gabriel - August 3, 2019

Clientelism and Political Violence In Africa: Urgency Of Term Limits

Beyond surface level dictatorship and repression, clientelism is a major reason why African States are unstable. Term limits are an urgency in this context.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships

Podcast: How Democracies Die Author Daniel Ziblatt on the “Grinding Work” of Democracy

by Jenna Spinelle - July 8, 2019

How Democracies Die author Daniel Ziblatt

Listen to the episode on the Democracy Works podcast Daniel Ziblatt has done a lot of interviews since

Filed Under: Democracy in America, International Democracy Originals

Why Many Other Social Species Evolved Democratic Decision Making

by DC Editors - February 19, 2019

Why Many Other Social Species Evolved Democratic Decision Making

A growing body of research suggests animals may offer political lessons. Many make decisions using familiar political systems, from autocracy to democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Election Science, Worldwide

Smartmatic: An Election Tech Company Extending its Global Footprint

by DC Editors - February 7, 2019

How Election Automation Technology Is Extending its Global Footprint

The election technologies company Smartmatic is no stranger to controversy including in places as far flung as Venezuela, the Philippines, and in America.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Spying and Privacy, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

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A Dangerous Reprise Of American Exceptionalism In Ukraine

By Jamie Lampidis May 15, 2022

The stakes are too high to cave into Putin’s phantasmatic imperial play, and too high to believe that this war can be won by arming Ukrainians.

On The Coming End Of Roe v. Wade

By Peter J. Dellolio May 11, 2022

Anyone who says that the evolution of law has nothing to do with politics is either very corrupt or very stupid. Laws evolved through the centuries.

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Goodbye Roe v. Wade, Goodbye Rule Of Law

By Andrew Straw May 5, 2022

Congress should impeach judges who act like that because it is not good behavior, and they were asked not to act that way when they were confirmed.

PODCAST: Debating The Future Of Debates

By Jenna Spinelle May 4, 2022

We love a good debate — and have certainly had plenty of them on this show. But how effective are they in today’s media and political landscape?

What “Pro-Palestine” Student Groups Get Wrong

By David Anderson, J.D. May 3, 2022

Back then – as now – this fit into a “colonialist” narrative of European Jews oppressing Arabs – an easy, eye pleasing but intellectually lazy fit.

Examining Government As A “Necessary Evil”

By Gary Berton April 29, 2022

Thomas Paine defines government as separate from society, and indeed if society functioned perfectly there would be no need for government.

Ukrainian And Polish History: Fighting The Empires

By Maxim Sidorenko April 26, 2022

On February 24th, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has become one more attempt of the empire to demolish the Ukrainian state.

PODCAST: What Student Debt Says About Democratic Institutions

By Jenna Spinelle April 26, 2022

In a new book, Josh Mitchell draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families.

Aging White Men Who Commit Voter Fraud Have Nothing To Fear

By Steve Schneider April 22, 2022

The sentences stand in contrast with the actions of the Governor who recently got the state legislature to create an election integrity police force.

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Kenyan 'Cartooning For Peace' To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

Kenyan ‘Cartooning For Peace’ To Draw Africa Towards Democracy

May 17, 2022

Cartooning is an art that has been playing a major role in illustrating stories in different ways, from health to politics, and even sports.

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers' Anxiety, Even Online

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers’ Anxiety, Even Online

May 17, 2022

Organizational leader’s tweets can influence employee anxieties and this effect is more prominent since the rise of COVID-19, study.

North Korea Cracks Down On 'Capitalist' Pop Culture

North Korea Cracks Down On ‘Capitalist’ Pop Culture

May 6, 2022

North Korea has increased its campaign against “capitalist” style clothing, others, in broader crackdown on foreign pop culture.

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

May 6, 2022

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.

Mock M&M Election Teaches Alaskans About Ranked Voting

Mock M&M Election Teaches Alaskans About Ranked Voting

April 26, 2022

There are paper cups with eight different kinds of M&M near the entrance to Amalga Distillery in Juneau for a mock ranked choice vote.

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