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Disability and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

These articles on Disability and Democracy concern the extra barriers that many voters with disabilities face while trying to exercise their most basic rights and the many people working to find solutions. Also see our main section on American Democracy and our articles on Voter Suppression or Voter Access.

Russia Holding Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals

October 8, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospital Russia's Soviet Union

Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals was favorite tool of Russia’s Soviet Union

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia

China Wheelchair Corruption Protester Finds Support

July 23, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Confused public policy trouble

A China wheelchair corruption protester sets off bomb on self and rallies people across China

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Disability and Democracy, Worldwide Corruption

Jon Stewart Decries Treatment of War Veterans

May 21, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

jon stewart Treatment of War Veterans

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart takes aim at Obama and Congress for failure in treatment of war veterans who face government backlog of healthcare claims

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Political Comedy

Georgia Women’s Group Wants Voter Accessibility

April 21, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Local Election Dismal Turnout Round Corners

League of Women Voters in Georgia calls for push to aid voter accessibility for vulnerable people

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Voter Access, Women Voting Rights

Colorblindness Causing Problems in Kenya Election

March 6, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Color-coded ballots and ballot boxes cause confusion for those with colorblindness causing problems in Kenya

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Disability and Democracy, Kenya

Suu Kyi Calls for Protections for Myanmar’s Mentally Disabled

January 30, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar’s popular democracy activist Suu Kyi calls for protections for disabled

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Aung Suu Kyi, Burma, Disability and Democracy

Stevie Wonder to Buy Gun (Remember, He’s Blind)

January 22, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Stevie Wonder to Buy Gun

Musical legend Stevie Wonder has become major spokesperson for gun restrictions: Always politically active and just a bit clever, Stevie Wonder to buy gun in mocking of current laws

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Disability and Democracy, Political Artwork

World Blind Union Fights For Education of Visually Impaired

November 20, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bangkok Thailand hosted union of activists for education of visually impaired from across world

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Disability and Democracy, Education

Veterans Day Remembrance Brings Reflection on Current Status

November 11, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Big Three: Stalin, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill

Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Day remembrance key in trying transition to civilian life

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Military Voting

Organization Works to Help Seniors, Disabled and Homebound Vote

October 16, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sign Charity Stone Carved

Helping the Vulnerable Homebound Vote is a True Act of Selfless Generosity and Good Work

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

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