As mass protests grow, autocrats are on the defensive – but democracy’s destiny depends on leaders delivering [concrete] results.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
What Kazakhstan Says About The Autocracy Question
The upheaval in Kazakhstan…offers larger lessons about autocracies writ large and the notion of democracy vs. autocracy.
Bahrain Repression Marks Uprising Anniversary
In the midst of intense repression, Bahraini protestors honored the tenth anniversary of the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings.
Can The Summit For Democracy Deliver?
Although the full impact of December’s Summit for Democracy remains unclear, the gathering did serve at least two purposes.
Hong Kong Journalists Remain Defiant Despite Media Clampdown
After two independent media outlets shut down in Hong Kong in recent weeks, journalists speak of witnessing the end of an era.
Contemporary Politics Through the TikTok Algorithm
Tiktok, a social media platform designed as a mixture of Instagram and Snapchat, has become the prime avenue for political messaging.
Technology And The Global Struggle For Democracy
It’s easy to worried about the future of systems based on liberty and political action in light of the disruptive effects of new technology.
Southeast Asia’s Autocrats Create An Alliance Against Democracy
Myanmar’s opposition has harshly criticized the leader of Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen, for attempting to legitimize the ruling junta.
Democracy Chronicles Expanding Our Writing Team
We are looking for people to join our team and submit original content, writing, or political artwork to enhance our website.
Internet Censorship Cost Global Economy $5.5 Billion in 2021
Internet blackouts, social media shutdowns, and bandwidth-throttling by governments cost the global economy $5.5 billion in 2021.