The idea for the new Constitution was that if we change the fundamental law, we might bring about broader structural changes.
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.
DR Congo Crackdown on Media, Dissent, Protests is Escalating
President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increasingly cracked down.
Debate Rages Around 10-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring
The chaotic, unpredictable and uneven fashion in which regimes collapsed shows that authoritarianism is highly fragile
China Increasing Repression of Minority and Tibetan Languages
An announcement that local regulations that allow schools to use minority languages in classes are “incompatible with the Chinese Constitution”.
An Existential Crisis is Looming in Hong Kong
The last major electoral test was the District elections of September 2019, in which pro-democracy candidates swept the board
How AI Can Help Consumers Identify Fake News
New research shows that AI can help form accurate news assessments – but only when a news story is first emerging.
Where’s the Accountability for the Beirut Blast?
A domestic investigation riddled with due process violations and allegations of political interference suffers delay after delay.
Russian Activist Shevchenko Spends 2 Years Under House Arrest
Human Rights Watch writes that January 23 marks two years of a strict system of house arrest for Russian activist Anastasiya Shevchenko.
Targeted Killings of Afghan Journalists Threaten Free Media
A recent string of targeted killings in Afghanistan has created an atmosphere of fear among Afghan journalists.
A Review of World of Constitution Building in 2020
New constitutions were born, significant amendments were approved and reform processes were initiated across the four corners of the globe.