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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.
Syria Kurds Straddle Fault Line Between in Civil War
Most of Syria’s Kurds have avoided involvement in ongoing rebellion led by Sunni majority Syrians
Bulgaria Votes in First Referendum Since Communist Era
Citizens in Bulgaria vote on nuclear plant referendum as country emerges from Soviet past: Bulgaria nuclear plant construction is a highly politicized issue
Kenya’s Budding Tech Community Working for Fair Elections
Africa success story Kenya has seen a budding tech community arise that now turns towards elections: Kenya’s budding tech community can be made stronger
Uganda Arrests Opposition Leader Besigye Ahead of Protest
Fragile government beset by rising protests Uganda arrests opposition leader Besigye: Instability in Uganda’s neighborhood threatens more general security
Azerbaijan Dictatorship Attacks Peaceful Demonstration Against Brutality
Dictatorship in Azerbaijan has become more extremist with police attacks on opposition demonstrations
Pro-Europe Candidate Wins Czech Presidency
Central European Czech voters choose Leftist pro-Europe candidate wins Czech Presidency
Singapore Ruling Party Election Suffers Another Setback
Wealthy island of Singapore ruling party election sees them lose more ground to resurgent democratic opposition
Jordan Protests Target Rigged Election System
Dictatorship’s latest fake elections are Jordan protests target from budding democracy movement: Jordan remains dictatorship despite friendship with U.S.
China Democracy Artist Ai Weiwei Releases New Film
Dissident democracy activist artist Ai Weiwei has new film about recent Chinese protest movement