Abolishing monarchy in favor of a republic in Spain is small but meaningful move to democracy
Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”
Thomas Paine
Modern Use of Political Cartoons as Weapon of Democracy
Consider political cartoons as weapon feared by dictatorships and tyrants across the globe
Obama Reaffirms Support for Saudi Dictators
Obama’s amicable trip shows oil still critical and support for Saudi dictators continues
China Killing Wrongfully Imprisoned Liu Xia by Denying Healthcare
Imprisoned Liu Xia’s crime is marrying her Nobel Prize winning activist husband Liu Jaibao
A Scary Message From Google
I just got a scary message from Google that my “account could be at risk of state-sponsored attacks”. While I don’t think this is a campaign against me and I’m sure other people got a similar message, I don’t like it.
Brutal Death of China Activist is Blatant Repression
The prison system beating death of China activist Cao Shunli is end too familiar in giant nation
China Jails Leader of Village That Dared to Hold Elections
Rebel community that demanded local vote fear reprisals after China jails leader of village
Blogger Jailed for ‘Abusing Democratic Freedoms’ in Vietnam
Blogger and former party official jailed for ‘Abusing Democratic Freedoms’ in Vietnam
Horrors of North Korea Prisons Revealed in New Detail
More ghastly stories of mass torture are sad testament to suffering in North Korea prison system
When Will Conservatives Stop Praising Putin?
When will conservatives stop praising Putin and start loving American again? As it stands, it seems as though most conservatives in American mainstream media are pining for a “leader” like Russia’s Vladimir Putin