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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.
Thailand’s Deep South Conflict Is Democracy Reform Hurdle
A pro-democracy movement continues to call for change but Thailand’s deep south conflict that remains unresolved is seldom mentioned.
Algeria Issues Arrest Warrants Against Exiled Democracy Activists
Authorities issued arrest warrants for exiled pro-democracy activists on terrorism charges as they pursue repression of Algeria’s Hirak.
Primary Elections In Honduras ‘Failed Rehearsal Of Democracy’
Primary elections in Honduras, which were held in preparation for general elections in November, were a “failed rehearsal of democracy.”
An Alliance Of Autocracies, And China Wants To Lead
President Biden wants to create a “democracy coalition.” China is making it clear that it also wants to lead an “alliance of autocracies”.
Myanmar Funerals Become Platforms For Pro-Democracy Protests
Some of the funerals for victims of state violence held in Myanmar on Sunday became platforms for opposition to the country’s junta.
“De-oliharkhizatsia”: The struggle to End Oligarchy in Ukraine
The word in Ukraine’s politics today is “de-oliharkhizatsia”, a renewal of pledge to end the power of the rich in the country’s politics.
Belarus Escalates Crackdown on Independent Journalism
Belarusian authorities have escalated a crackdown against independent journalism using arbitrary detentions, fines and prison sentences.
An Ex-King, Missing Millions and a Spanish Monarchy in Crisis
Spaniards are asking if there is a good reason to keep a monarchy in the 21st century, given gravity of the ex-king’s money crimes.
How Tax Avoidance Can Lead To Democratic Backsliding
While tax avoidance hurts the economy, it is a much more serious threat to a country’s democracy than a stolen vehicle or purse.