Disconnect of southern African-Americans and government result of racially based voter suppression
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.
Missouri Police Brutality Reflects Government Disconnect
System that unleashed violence and Missouri police protests remains in place
Trimphant Rebirth of US Women Suffrage Movement
Greatest defenders of democracy in America may turn out to be resurgent women suffrage movement
How 1964 Civil Rights Act Changed NASA
President Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act changed NASA science research for the better
Congress Marks 50 Years Since it Passed Civil Rights Act
Fifty years after Congress passed Civil Rights Act, nation considers impact and future
Internet Creator Calls for New Magna Carta for Web
British Sir Tim Berners-Lee who created the World Wide Web twenty-five years ago uses anniversary to call Magna Carta for web users as the basis for worldwide constitution of rights
The Life of Emmett Till: A Voice Crying for Justice
Emmett Till’s voice deserves to be heard loud and clear in a 21st century America; an America that has backpedalled on her promises and has betrayed her citizenry as the urban youth still lay on the altar as sacrificial lamb.
Sheroes of 16 Day Campaign: Women Human Rights Defenders
We are currently in the midst of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The 16 Days Campaign begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).
VIDEO: Thousands at NSA Surveillance State Protests
Huge NSA surveillance state protests marks new push to reign in spying and domestic surveillance
INFOGRAPHIC: War Against the Homeless
The editors at Social Work Degree Guide’s War Against the Homeless. The Homeless are the most at-risk population. And we’re waging a war on them.