If the upcoming elections in Palestine go off without a hitch, they will provide a ray of hope for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
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.
Young Bolivian Women Are Taking Reins In Politics
Bolivia’s national regulations adopt political parity, but this does not address challenges that women face in order to participate in politics.
World Must Respond To Bangladesh’s Crackdown On Free Speech
Authorities in Bangladesh must end escalating crackdown on human rights and respect and protect people’s right to freedom of expression.
Lebanon Authorities Step Up Repression Against Protesters
Lebanese authorities are using terrorism related charges to prosecute protesters and pursue summoning civilians before military courts
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ Activists Give Support For Democratic Change
Pro-democracy activists have been banding together in Asia in recent months. They are doing so both online and on the streets.
Why Are Only 20% of Wikipedia’s Biographies About Women?
Many people rely on Wikipedia for fast details, but searching for anything on the site does not always produce the most accurate results.
Three Thai Democracy Activists Charged With Insulting Monarchy
After being charged with insulting the monarchy, three famous Thai pro-democracy figures were refused bail in a Bangkok court.
Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up But the Biggest Test is 2022
Despite the deteriorating political climate in Brazil since President Jair Bolsonaro’s election, democracy has survived and thrived.
Will Armenia’s Political Turmoil Undo Its Democracy?
For 30 years, Armenia was a regional force, able to defeat its neighbor and claim land it believed was rightfully its own. Until it wasn’t.
Democracy Erodes in Central And West Africa
A democratic recession has gained steam across West and Central Africa and is showing new signs ahead of elections in these regions.