Women working to promote Chinese International Women’s Day activity against sexual harassment
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.
Viral China Environment Film Battles Censors
Unparalleled popularity of China environment film ‘Under the Dome’ breaking records and censors
Brazil Ruling Party Threatened by Growing Graft Crisis
Massive Petrogas corruption scandal leaves the Brazil ruling party threatened with fall of leaders
China Cements Hong Kong Election Restrictions
Changes to city’s constitution introduce Hong Kong election restrictions like China’s vetting of candidates
Map Shows Countries Lacking Women’s Reproductive Rights
United States among nations where progress for women’s reproductive rights needs quick restart
Russian Dissident Navalny Released From Jail Again
All eyes on dictator Vladimir Putin as dissident Navalny released following dramatic Nemtsov murder
Does Apple Help China Spy On Its People Too?
Could or would Apple help China build sophisticated population control that could put NSA to shame?
Political Reform Regressing Under Emperor Xi Jinping
Growing consensus of a regression in the already lacking basic freedoms for the Chinese people (1/6th of humanity)
State Paper Encourages Cuban Democracy Debate
State-run newspaper invites comments on electoral reform, launching lively Cuban democracy debate
On the Success of Oman’s Arab Spring
Slow reform following protest during Oman’s Arab Spring reveals path toward real democratic change