Idriss Deby, Chad’s then-leader, died an early death on the front lines fighting rebels. One year after, democracy is still to be achieved.
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.
The Changing Face Of Tyranny In The 21st Century
Dictators in the 21 century are different – they’re “spin” dictatorships that manipulate info. They pose as Democrats and hold elections.
Kazakhs Back Reforms, Hope For More Democracy
Kazakhs have voted decisively in favor of constitutional reforms, signaling the end of founding leader Nazarbayev’s 3 decade rule.
Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.
Exiled activists are facing increasingly harsh retaliation from the countries they fled as authoritarianism spreads around the world.
Keep Pressure On Sudan’s Coup Leaders
On May 29, Sudan’s junta announced they were lifting a state of emergency imposed seven months ago to quell dissent.
Brain Scans Remarkably Good At Predicting Political Ideology
Brain scans of people collected as they performed various tasks perfectly predicted whether they were conservative or liberal.
Democratic Jackdaws Use Noise To Make Decisions
Jackdaws use a “democratic” process to decide when to leave their roosts en masse, scientists have discovered.
Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison
Two dissident artists went on trial in Cuba on Monday, facing years in prison after being arrested last year.
Dominican Republic Seeks Constitutional Reform Based On Consensus
The Dominican Republic is an en route to enacting constitutional reforms. However, the debates have centered on consensual reforms.
Opinion: In the world’s largest democracy, ‘looking Muslim’ could cost your life
Although it prides itself with being the world’s largest democracy, India has come under the spotlight for anti-democratic trends.