The U.S. Congress funds efforts to bolster democracy abroad as a way to promote American values, notes a report from the Government Accountability Office.
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.
Zimbabwe Billionaire to Pay Doctors About $300 A Month to End Strike
Zimbabwe striking junior doctors will end a four-month strike after accepting offer from a billionaire to pay them about $300 monthly for six months.
Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights
There is a call for proposals within the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights designed to support civil society political reforms engagement.
Human Rights Watch: 10 good news stories for kids from 2019
HRW recognizes some of the positive things that have happened for children in the past year. Here are 10 good news stories for kids from 2019.
Top Human Rights News of the Decade
Ahead of 2020, Human Rights Watch revisits some of the human rights news stories that shaped… conversations over the past ten years.
Why democracy depends on the ‘deep state’
Like all modern democracies, the U.S. needs a deep state, because it is crucial to fighting corruption and upholding the rule of law,… Francis Fukuyama,
Teenage Climate Change Activist Thundberg Named Time’s Person of the Year
Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenage climate activist, was named 2019 Time magazine Person of the Year. She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019.
Billionaire purchases domain name to protect democracy
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has purchased the domain name Democracy.com in his words “so it wouldn’t be used by someone with a political agenda,”
US-Sudan relations and progress of the caivilian-led transition
The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosts Sudanese Prime Minister Thursday December 5, 2019, to discuss US-Sudan relations and transition in Sudan.
Common Cause boosts Legal Expertise on Voting Rights
Sylvia Albert, expert in public interest law and public policy, joins Common Cause as its National Director of Voting & Elections ahead of 2020 polls.