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Civil Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

Here you can find the latest news on civil rights as they pertain to democratic rights. Protecting individual freedom from infringement by governments is key to democratic progress. Across the world, these basic rights are too often in doubt. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Civil Rights Era in the United States.

The Historical Significance of Malcolm X’s Assassination

by DC Editors - February 24, 2021

The Historical Significance of Malcolm X’s Assassination

Malcom X was one of America’s most prominent civil rights activists. His assassination has a historical significance that cannot be ignored.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Celebrity Politics, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Election History

Trump Push To Invalidate Votes In Heavily Black Cities Alarms Civil Rights Groups

by DC Editors - November 27, 2020

Trump Push To Invalidate Votes In Heavily Black Cities Alarms Civil Rights Groups

Trump attempts to overturn the vote in key states targeted disenfranchisement of black voters, raising civil rights concerns.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Civil Rights, Democrats, Minority Voting Rights

200+ members of Congress want landmark abortion case “reconsidered”

by DC Editors - January 2, 2020

200+ members of Congress want landmark abortion case “reconsidered”

Over 200 members of Congress have expressed their desire to have the Supreme Court “reconsider” the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Civil Rights, Democrats, Republicans, Women and Democracy

About non-institutional reforms for boosting the civic fabric

by DC Editors - January 2, 2020

About non-institutional reforms for boosting the civic fabric

Gillian Tett of the Financial Times has argued that apart from institutional reforms, there are more old-fashioned ways to boost the civi fabric.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Civil Rights

I Can’t Breathe, And Neither Can You

by Jack Jones - December 9, 2019

I Can’t Breathe, And Neither Can You

Captains and lieutenants have the duty to keep the peace but often see this as a carte blanche to “get rid of the riff-raff”. That’s what happened on that fateful day.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Capitalism and Big Business, Civil Rights, Socialism and Labor

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

by DC Editors - December 3, 2019

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

Tuesday, a Mississippi Federal Appeals Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of state laws that permanently bar certain felons from voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Civil Rights, Felon Voting, Voting Rights Act

In Kashmir, Government’s Priority Should be to Protect Civil Liberties

by DC Editors - August 27, 2019

In Kashmir, Government’s Priority Should be to Protect Civil Liberties

On August 5, India’s Jammu and Kasmir autonomous status was revoked. Human Rights Watch has called for the respect of the civil liberties of its residents.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Civil Rights, India

Podcast: The Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights

by Jenna Spinelle - April 12, 2019

Joyce Ladner was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1950s and

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Voter Access

The Disability Party and Abortion

by Andrew Straw - February 12, 2019

The Disability Party and Abortion

The Disability Party has a position on abortion that some people find problematic.  It is important for everyone to understand why this political party would limit the reach of Roe v. Wade the landmark case on abortion.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Disability and Democracy, Third Party, Women and Democracy

10 Good Reasons Why Women Flee Saudi Arabia

by DC Editors - February 2, 2019

10 Good Reasons Why Women Flee Saudi Arabia

Women face systematic discrimination, are exposed to domestic violence under the male guardianship system and have few places to turn when they face abuse.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Civil Rights, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

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