Sentenced to 1000 lashes of whip in Saudi Arabia, Raif Badawi’s family hopes for news of clemency
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.
Hong Kong Veto Slammed by Chinese State Media
Beijing outrage at Hong Kong rejection of limited democracy plan outlined in Chinese state media
Militarized Russian Music Scene is Worrying Sign
Overreach of government propaganda into Russian music is sign of a drift back to Soviet era control
Are There Virtues in Canada’s Unelected Senate?
Canadian system is similar to the original American body of an unelected Senate, since abandoned
Taking a Look at the New Chinese Anti-Corruption App
Amid high profile graft battle, the new Chinese anti-corruption app is seen as high tech solution
Russian Exiled Journalists Keep Pressure on Putin
As pressure on media increases, increasing number of Russian exiled journalists keep hopes alive
Hong Kong Election Restrictions Rejected by Legislature
Pro-democracy lawmakers take daring stand against China’s control over Hong Kong election rules
Qatar Workers Need Concrete Actions on Human Rights
Amnesty International is raising fresh concern for Qatar workers involved in World Cup construction
Tanzania Media Law Draws International Concern
Journalism watchdogs worry that the new restrictions on Tanzania media will have chilling effect
Palestinian Unity Government Resigns Under Cloud
Stale conflict and regional turmoil underlie failure of Palestinian unity coalition and resignation