A new perspective explores three direct democracy options for Malaysia: referendums, recall elections, and participatory budgeting.
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.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down
The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three days after opening.
Belarus Presidential Hopeful Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence
Highest court in Belarus convicted an aspiring rival to the nation’s authoritarian president on corruption charges rejected as politically motivated.
Haiti: fears of widespread violence following President’s assassination
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination in his private residence overnight coincides with an increase in gang violence in the capital.
Epicenter Of Algeria’s Pro-Democracy Protests Moves
Algeria’s pro-democracy activists have moved their protests to the restive Kabylie region as a result of brutal repression in the capital.
Vietnam Arrests Four For Anti-State Facebook Posts
Four Facebook users have been detained by police in Hanoi and a central province for allegedly trespassing on state interests.
Freed Journalist Describes Horror Of Myanmar Jail
Even back home in sleepy Virginia, Journalist Nathan Maung jailed for reporting Myanmar’s bloody coup can’t forget those left behind.
Pro-Democracy Protests In Eswatini Intensify
Democracy protests have erupted in Eswatini, fueled by long-standing complaints of the monarchy and concerns over police violence.
Democracy Is Key To Battling Climate Change
Due to the separation of powers, democracy provides an alternative to compelling political action on climate change through litigation.
North Korea Reshuffle Serves To Keep Elite In Line
Analysts think Kim Jong Un’s unprecedented rearrangement of top North Korean officials, serves as a message to the ruling class.