Recent research from The Lancet says Democratic countries had a higher life expectancy in a sample of residents that were HIV free, compared to autocracies.
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles looks to highlight charities that work on the issues of democracy and election reform. Across the world, there are many people working to make a better life for others.
Where Do People Around The World Want More Democracy?
A new study, to be released today, says citizens are unambiguous when it comes to their belief that democracy is the best form of government.
Nonprofit Registers Thousands Of Voters at Music Festivals Like Bonnaroo
Voter registration non-profit HeadCount was onsite and hard at work getting music lovers both young and old involved in our country’s democratic system.
Singer Billie Eilish Joins Nationwide Voter Registration Campaign
Billie Eilish is teaming up with Head Count, a non-partisan organization working with musicians to get people registered to vote.
Study: Nonprofits Have The Power To Produce Big Voter Turnout Gains
Nonprofits helped boost voter turnout by 11 percentage points during the 2018 elections, report from voting patterns in seven states by Nonprofit Vote.
Sudanese Tea Seller Supports Protesters with Free Food, Drinks
Demonstrators sustained through lengthy negotiations and armed attacks by donations of food and drinks, many distributed by an extraordinary tea seller.
Approval Voting Push Coming To An American Town Near You
We couldn’t do this without your support. On that note, we’ll be visiting several cities across the US in the coming months, and we want to meet with you while we’re there!
A New Fund to Invest in Faith-Based Democracy Advocate Groups
Democracy Fund is giving new opportunity for organizations that are interested in exploring ways that communities of faith can support democratic values.
The Man Behind the Morehouse College Surprise
Robert Smith shocked the students at the historically black, all-male Morehouse College Sunday when he announced pay off student debts of all 400 graduates.
Rohingya in Bangladesh Receive Identity Documents for First Time
Bangladeshi authorities and U.N. refugee agency have registered more than a quarter million Rohingya refugees and presented them with identity documents.