Putin’s dictatorship continues to repress independent voices including new Russian Pussy Riot play
International Democracy articles
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New China Village Protests Demand Democratic Elections
New China village protests call for elections to decide on leadership and critical problems
Morocco Anti-Corruption Video Maker Reveals Identity
Video of authorities in midst of corruption were made anonymously at first by Morocco anti-corruption video maker known by many as “Zorro” of Targuist
Defeat for Red Shirts in Bangkok Governor Elections
Bangkok Governor is powerful player in Thailand politics and election was very competitive
Democratic World Watching Kenya’s Election Closely
World watching Kenya election hoping it shows strong growth for African democracy and rule of law
Cheap Brazil Domestic Labor in Short Supply During Boom
Changes to giant Brazil domestic labor outlook is rearranging social structure in surprising ways
Large Protest Seeks End to China Land Grabs
Political corruption often leads to conflicts over China land grabs that oust powerless tenants
Pakistan’s Musharraf Threatens Return to Government
ex-Dictator Pakistan’s Musharraf threatens return from exile and run for elections in new drama
British PM in Trouble as Elections, Polls Show Threats
David Cameron, British PM in trouble and under increasing pressure as party allies taken losses
Zimbabwe Radios Are Banned As Elections Draw Near
In a preemptive strike against free elections, Zimbabwe radios are banned including all shortwaves