Chen Guangcheng is a blind lawyer and democracy activist who escaped China jail: Chen Guangcheng calls for reform gives activists in nation’s jails support
Democracy News Headlines
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Google Releases Satellite Images of North Korea Gulag
Dictatorship caught exposed by Google Maps satellite data release with images of North Korea gulag: Google had for a long time did not offer satellite images of North Korea
UAE Urged to End Crackdown on Democracy Activists
Nation mirrors other Gulf dictatorships in harsh violence as UAE urged to end crackdown: UAE is loosing name as stable country as dictatorship refuses any reform
Hong Kong Journalists Call for Freedom of the Press
City of Hong Kong fighting to protect rare political freedom from China dictatorship: Hong Kong journalists call for freedom keeps city from losing rights
Right-wing India Rising Star Looks Towards PM Spot
Democracy tested by some more conservative aspects of right-wing India rising star Modi: Despite vibrant India democracy, at some levels politics stagnant
Another Democratic Heavyweight Refuses to Run Against Popular Christie
Chris Christie has become wildly popular in New Jersey as a Republican Governor: To Run Against Chris Christie is to battle with major political players
Fallen Chinese Leader Bo Xilai’s Trial Date Set
Case will test new leadership’s resolve in clampdown as Bo Xilai’s trial date set: Major political turmoil at the highest levels match that at the lowest
Vietnam Subversion Trials Target Unknown Political Dissidents
Peaceful protesters and activists are routinely detained and tried by dictatorship as Vietnam subversion trials have been relaunched for 21st century
New Zimbabwe Constitution Allows Mugabe to Stay
New Zimbabwe constitution drawn up by Mugabe and opposition allows for dictator to remain: Powerful allies in military, security services ensure survival
Call to Simplify Ballots Across America and World
Simplify Ballots Across America: Fixing ballots is a huge issue in American election reform and must be dealt with quickly – Ballot access law is part of a larger fight for election reform