Dictatorship in unstable Laos in new crackdown including Laos activist’s disappearance: Laos dictatorship remains dependent on China dictatorship, Russia
Democracy News Headlines
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Women of Egypt Continue to Struggle After Arab Spring
Egypt liberals have fought for women’s rights yet little tangible progress is being made: Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen governments in flux but is especially Egypt eyed as women of Egypt continue to struggle
VIDEO: Freedom in the World 2013 Report Released
Freedom in World report from charity Freedom House is true map of modern world
Arrest Warrant for Pakistan PM as Protests Flare
Pakistan PM fights calls for resignation as corruption protest movement gains momentum
NJ Gov Chris Christie Doesn’t Take Public Election Funding
Chris Christie follows Obama, most US politicians using private election funds verses public
Wall Street Journal’s Economic Freedom Index Released
Economic freedom highly important but impact on democratic, other freedoms unclear: Economic Freedom Index released is different from other tests of freedom
Internet Genius Suicide Shines New Light on Information Freedom
Internet genius created crucial Internet “RSS” system at 13, inventor fought for internet freedom
Nike Accused of Paying Indonesia Workers Under Minimum Wage
Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal
Massive Protests Against Pakistan Government Corruption
Protests continue to grow seeking massive Pakistan government corruption fight in troubled nation
Iraq Government Makes Concessions as Protests Continue
Political blocs seeking ouster of powerful PM as massive protests continue to build and Iraq Government makes concessions: Iraq has anti-government dissent