Latino voter advocates compare the ban on Spanish language ballots to Jim Crow Laws
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.
A Win For Maryland Felon Voting Rights
House vote should secure an override of Governor’s vote blocking Maryland felon voting rights
Building Peace is Connected to Transformed Government
Building peace requires fixing government. Only 19% of Americans trust our government to do the right thing and 75% of Americans believe corruption in government is widespread. We have to restore trust at the same time we make decisions as one nation.
After Traveling 14K Miles, One Crucial Truth About America
The spirit of America is strong; the state of our union is fragile. That is my conclusion after 100 days driving 14,128 miles through 34 states as an independent candidate for President of the United States.
Candle Light Vigil for Sandra Bland in NYC
Supporters met holding candles at a Vigil for Sandra Bland on Wednesday at Union Square. Sandra Bland was an African American woman found dead in a Waller County, TX police department cell after being stopped by police for not signaling a lane change.
Union Square Protest For Tamir Rice Justice
Travis Morales and the Stop Mass Incarceration Network with other supporters marched to bring to light to the recent failure to indict the two cops who murdered 12 year old, African American Tamir Rice in a Cleveland, OH park
“It’s Our Constitutional Right”
This is the reality of the “free” democracy we live in. Where is the uproar over the rights we have already lost? To those who choose to defend our second amendment rights, I challenge you to defend the rights we have already lost.
GALLERY: Black Lives Matter March Ends in Five Arrests
On Dec 15 2015, NYC Shut It Down and The Grand Central Crew held an action at Grand Central Station then marched through the streets of New York City bring their message to the people
VIDEO: Hunter College’s Bratton Out of CUNY Protest
Bill Bratton, the head of the NYPD, was at The Responsible 100 Gala as a Special Speaker in Hunter College. The Revolutionary Student Coordinating Committee called all revolutionary and progressive Students, Organizations, Faculty, Workers and community members to protest
At the Hateful 8 Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in NYC
Anti-police brutality protesters were out for Quentin Tarantino in a show of support against Pat Lynch of the NYPD Union who openly threatened a “surprise” for Tarantino before the Hateful 8 release