At the New-York Historical Society’s democracy program, 21 sixth graders debated weekly tests versus daily homework options.
International Democracy articles
Here you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.
Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation
Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
SPOTLIGHT: Our Collection Of Political Memes
Democracy Chronicles has featured thousands of articles covering all things democracy and for each article, the goal is always to include great images.
Did Pirates Pioneer Democracy?
Fencing booty is the most underappreciated problem of historical pirate logistics. Myths and stories about “going on the account”.
Turkey’s Erdogan Kicks Off Race To Hold On To Power
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his ruling party’s bid to stay in power, as he seeks to extend his leadership of Turkey beyond 20 years.
China In New Heavy Prison Sentences For Human Rights Activists
Disgraceful sentencing of prominent Chinese human rights defenders Zhiyong and Jiaxi is a blatant violation of their rights to freedom of expression.
Vietnam Urged To Free Prominent Activist Blogger
The Vietnamese authorities should immediately drop all charges and release the well-known blogger Nguyen Lan Thang, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Wake-Up Call For Swiss Voters Abroad
Swiss expats are a key component of the country’s global reach, but only a small percentage exercise their right to vote.
Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests
Kenya’s anti-government protests have been characterized by both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes with police.
A Path Toward Judicial Independence In Lebanon
Judicial independence in Lebanon faces major obstacles, including political interference and corruption in the judiciary.