Furious Congolese protest President’s plan to stay in power after term ends with new constitution
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 Digital Republic Plan Opens to Online Comment
Online consultation is being sought over latest plans to launch the first French Digital Republic
18-Year-Old Leading the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Joshua Wong founded the organisation Scholarism kickstarting the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Parties Want a More Proportional British Election System
Green Party and the anti-EU UK Independence Party seeking a much more proportional British vote
12 Nobel Peace Prize Winners Urge Release of Liu Xiabao
Obama urged to push China’s Xi to release jailed Nobel laureate Liu Xiabao and wife from prison
The Hong Kong Umbrella Movement is Struggling
The pro-democracy Hong Kong Umbrella Movement is finding China a formidable foe against elections
Saudi Crucifixion Plans Draw International Condemnation
Court decision to order a Saudi crucifixion after beheading is sign of horrid state of rights
The Popularity of Illegal Foreign Radio in North Korea
World’s most repressive regime has its hands full trying to stop usage of illegal foreign radio
Wealth of Voter Information in Secret Canadian Databases
Voters surprised to know the treasure trove of information about them in public Canadian databases
The 83 Million Amendments of One Italian Senator
Senator has proposed over 83 million amendments in Italy in successful attempt to stall reforms