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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.
Revealing The ‘Real Money’ Funding Kremlin’s War
Famed investor Bill Browder believes Putin and oligarchs have stolen a trillion USD from the Russia people since the Soviet Union collapsed.
In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed
Following a state of emergency to fight against gangs, El Salvador has taken another serious step in undermining press freedoms.
China (Like Russia) ‘Trapped In Authoritarian Feedback Loop’
China, like Russia, is locked in an authoritarian feedback loop exposed by its worst governance crisis since the Cultural Revolution.
Safety Concerns For Political Aspirants In Kenya
Kenyan elections are often marred by violence. There safety concerns for political aspirants ahead of the August 9, 2022, general elections.
Russia Sentences Student Journalists To Correctional Labor
Four journalists of student-run internet platform DOXA were recently condemned to prison by Russian authorities. CPJ released a statement.
New Program For Covering Local Democracy In Tunisia
IFES’s Mourasiloun aims to promote democracy in Tunisia. It identified 24 Mourasiloun from citizen and professional media outlets.
Qaṭar Rights Activist Could Face Death Penalty As Trial Begins
Human rights activist Abdullah Al-Maliki is still being pursued by Qatari authorities for his peaceful and legal actions in human rights.
A Portrait: Isaias Afworki, The Man & The Dictator
In the three decades that he has led his country, Isaias Afwerki has never faced an election. He isn’t shy in explaining why this is the case.
Belarusian Journalist Facing Up To 15 Years In Prison
Journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva has been charged by Belarusian authorities with treason following investigations in “complete secrecy”.