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
Democracy News Headlines
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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
What is Power? Author Analyzes Sources of Political Power
Everyone has power. Everyone. And, I don’t believe that power is a bad thing. See the Sources of Political Power.
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