In the past 60 years, 2,751 parties have ran for parliamentary and state elections in India. The losers tell us much about India’s democracy.
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.
El Salvador adopts bitcoin, young president dismantling democracy
El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, the first country to do so in the world. The policy is pushed by its young authoritarian President.
Medical Parole for South Africa’s Zuma Ahead of Graft Trial
Just 60 days into his 15-month jail term for contempt of court former South African President, Jacob Zuma, is out on medical parole.
Apparent Coup in Guinea-Conakry
It appears there was a coup in Guinea-Conakry Sunday 5 September 2021 that removed President Conde and dissolved the Constitution.
Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war
Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
Polish PM to EU: Don’t lecture us Poles about democracy
In response to EU comments on rule of law in Poland, the Polish PM said Friday nobody has the right to lecture his country on democracy.
Australia Traded Away Too Much Liberty
Australia’s federal and state governments put stringent restrictions on its citizens in order to keep the coronavirus out of the country.
Afghanistan: Taliban expected to announce new government
The Taliban, a known terrorist group, is about to form a new “government” in Afghanistan. An official said ceremony preparations underway.
Hongkongers Race To Archive Democracy Movement
As the visible emblems of their opposition are scrubbed off the city’s streets, Hong Kong activists are working to save digital copies.
Belarus Closes Journalist Organization, Continuing Crackdown
As they pursue silencing critical reporting, authorities have ordered the closing of Belarus’s largest independent journalist association.