Protesters pushed to the brink by China’s strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country’s all-powerful leader.
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.
Electoral Officials All Over The World Face Aggression And Harassment
Disinformation and…aggression targeting electoral officials in the information environment is a global problem and threat to democracy.
5 Professions That Need Extra Liability Insurance
Many professions come with liabilities that can be incredibly costly. If an accident or mistake damages property, impacts someone’s health
Thousands Protest Mexican President’s Electoral Reform Plan
Mexico’s electorate is rejecting President Obrador’s plans for reforming the election commission, suspecting a power grab.
Under Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua Has Become A One-Party State
In sham elections on November 6th the ruling party Sandinista National Liberation Front won 153 out of 153 municipalities.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
Could Iran Protests Prompt Another ‘Arab Spring’?
It’s often forgotten that Iran’s Green protest movement of 2009 was the precursor to the so-called “Arab Spring,” one observer notes.
Iran And China Use Private Detectives To Spy On Dissidents In America
The U.S. investigators are hired under false pretenses by authoritarian governments to do their “dirty work,” the F.B.I. says.
Iran’s Doctors Have Joined The Uprising
Protest over a woman’s death over hijab rule spread have persisted in Iran since September. Doctors have joined in the demonstrations.
Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression
After a decade of human rights violations, Bahrain’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 12, are taking place amid repression.