Pirate Party Wins Entry: Anti-establishment Pirate Party gains foothold in Iceland’s Parliament
Democracy News Headlines
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California Moves to Limit Public Referendums
Bill introduction would lead to new limitations that would limit public referendums in California’s massive system
Iceland Election Win for Center-Right
Dramatic changes resulting from economic crisis have led to center-right Iceland election triumph
Making Headway With Turkey Kurdish Peace Talks
Rebel groups to leave country for Iraq in sign of good relations amid Turkey Kurdish peace talks
What is the Definition of Dictatorship?
An all-encompassing definition of dictatorship is something easier said than done, author finds.
Do-Nothing Congress Tied Down by Vested Interests
Congress continues to suffer inertia as money’s role in elections stalls gears and keeps members tied down by vested interests with big pocket books
Russia Musician Sent Back to Prison Gulag
Pussy Riot Russia musician sent back to prison gulag on order of dictatorship after parole hearing
Dissident Russia Musician Pleads for Court Leniency
Dictatorship jailed members of punk bank Pussy Riot as Russia musician pleads for court leniency
Sudan Dictatorship Aiding Warlord Joseph Kony
International wanted man hunt seek war criminal but aiding warlord Joseph Kony is Sudanese support
Occupying the Public Square is World Revolution
World civil disobedience activism given boost by modern occupying the public square tactic