Court sentences Rana Jassem al-Sadoun for political criticism during work for Kuwait women’s rights
International Democracy articles
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Cambodian NGOs Draft Letter to Protest New Restrictions
Government legislation looks poised to create serious barriers to good work of Cambodian NGOs
Study Discovers Human Brain’s Voting Mechanism
Study uncovers brain’s voting mechanism through research on damaged lateral orbitofrontal cortex
Family of Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Wait For News
Sentenced to 1000 lashes of whip in Saudi Arabia, Raif Badawi’s family hopes for news of clemency
Hong Kong Veto Slammed by Chinese State Media
Beijing outrage at Hong Kong rejection of limited democracy plan outlined in Chinese state media
Militarized Russian Music Scene is Worrying Sign
Overreach of government propaganda into Russian music is sign of a drift back to Soviet era control
Are There Virtues in Canada’s Unelected Senate?
Canadian system is similar to the original American body of an unelected Senate, since abandoned
Taking a Look at the New Chinese Anti-Corruption App
Amid high profile graft battle, the new Chinese anti-corruption app is seen as high tech solution
Russian Exiled Journalists Keep Pressure on Putin
As pressure on media increases, increasing number of Russian exiled journalists keep hopes alive
Hong Kong Election Restrictions Rejected by Legislature
Pro-democracy lawmakers take daring stand against China’s control over Hong Kong election rules