Across the Middle East, rampant abuse of civilians by Arab police departments needs a solution
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.
One Year And Still No Justice For Eric Garner
Members of Stop Mass Incarceration and other demonstrators gathered at the New York City side of the Staten Island Ferry yesterday to remember Eric Garner, the Gentle Giant as he was named by a friend
On The Absolute Reality of Hunger
Some say that reality is what it is irrespective of what the experiencer thinks about it, some say the experiencer defines what reality is. “About 793 million people in the world still lack sufficient food for conducting and active and healthy lifestyle.”
Judicial Elections Lead to More Harsh Punishments
Another problem with judicial elections is that they force judges to prove toughness against crime
Solidarity With Minneapolis & Chicago #4thprecinctshutdown
NYC ShutItDown and Millions March NYC called for an emergency demonstration for New York City to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis and Chicago after the horrific killings of two unarmed black youth.
GALLERY: Vigil For Tamir Rice, One Year and Still No Justice
Organizers read a statement from the family of Tamir Rice, “My family is still grieving from the murder of my 12 year old cousin Tamir Rice. Tamir was shot and killed by Cleveland police officers while playing with a toy gun in a neighborhood park a year ago.”
South African Police Brutality Crisis Depicted in Film
South African police are notoriously violent and the problem seems to be getting much worse
Media Sensationalism Crisis Perpetuating Security Overreach
Calls to sacrifice freedom for security resulting from persistent media sensationalism crisis
No Separate Justice – Free the Holy Land Five
Irene Siegel, PhD., moderated the vigil of No Separate Justice which happens every first Monday of the month outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center at 150 Park Row, New York City for the Holy Land Five.
PHOTO GALLERY: Quentin Tarantino for #RiseUpOctober!
Film Director Quentin Tarantino joined #RiseUpOctober in Times Square with the families of those who’ve been murdered by police all over the United States