A new faction of Thai protestors is linking their cause to what is happening in Myanmar where protestors want the end of the coup regime.
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.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.
New Guide for Curbing Global Corruption and Dirty Money
A new Center for American Progress report offers an all-out road map for how democracies can tackle the problem of kleptocracy.
Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy
The British Government has been warned that the newly proposed ID laws disproportionately affect people from poorer communities.
Dozens Detained In Crackdown At Kazakhstan Opposition Rallies
Protesters in oil-rich Kazakhstan are decrying political repression. 50 were arrested in Almaty, the largest city in the country.
47 Hong Kong Dissidents Charged With ‘Subversion’
As China continues crackdown in Hong Kong, it charged 47 prominent dissidents with bogus “conspiracy to commit subversion” charges.
Navalny Walks in the Footsteps of the Great Russian Dissidents
Alexei Navalny should be included in the hall of fame of Russia’s greatest dissidents such as Solzhenitsyn, Sakharov, and Sharansky.
Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s most important ecosystem. Among the different strategies adopted to save it human rights laws are crucial.
Niger’s Fragile Democracy at Risk After Election
The ruling party’s candidate won the February 2021 elections but post-electoral tensions put a strain on Niger’s fragile democracy.
Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Satirical Writer’s Death In Prison
Protests erupted in Bangladesh over the death of Mushtaq Ahmed, a crocodile farmer and satirical writer, detained in May 2020.