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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.
VIDEO: Obama Speech on Zimmerman Trial
Trial of George Zimmerman brings Commander and Chief for frank talk in Obama speech on Zimmerman
Civil Rights Icon Reflects on March on Washington
Led by Martin Luther King, march was crucial factor in success of civil rights legislation but now MLK ally and icon reflects on March on Washington with worry
Civil Rights Icon Laments Loss of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court’s dismantling loss of Voting Rights Act “broke heart” of Civil Rights icon John Lewis
Voting Rights Act Could be Dismantled Further
It is increasingly likely the Supreme Court ruling on the controversial Voting Rights Act could be to further dismantle it
What’s Wrong with America’s Political System: Its Constitution
Wrong with America: If you had to pick a root cause underlying our broken politics, what would it be and why?
Congress Should Act to Protect Voting Rights Now
Movement to fix election system ignited by Supreme Court refusing to protect Voting Rights now
Green Party in Ferocious Defense of Data Leakers
The Green Party is coming to the defense of data leakers Pfc. Bradley Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden
Civil Liberties Groups Demand Surveillance Controls
Dozens of civil liberties advocates demand surveillance controls and call for more accountability
How American Democracy Has Suffered Since 9/11
American democracy has suffered by placing our security over our freedom puts security of our nation at threat