Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals was favorite tool of Russia’s Soviet Union
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.
China Wheelchair Corruption Protester Finds Support
A China wheelchair corruption protester sets off bomb on self and rallies people across China
Jon Stewart Decries 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
Georgia Women’s Group Wants Voter Accessibility
League of Women Voters in Georgia calls for push to aid voter accessibility for vulnerable people
Colorblindness Causing Problems in Kenya Election
Color-coded ballots and ballot boxes cause confusion for those with colorblindness causing problems in Kenya
Suu Kyi Calls for Protections for Myanmar’s Mentally Disabled
Myanmar’s popular democracy activist Suu Kyi calls for protections for disabled
Stevie Wonder to Buy Gun (Remember, He’s Blind)
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
World Blind Union Fights For Education of Visually Impaired
Bangkok Thailand hosted union of activists for education of visually impaired from across world
Veterans Day Remembrance Brings Reflection on Current Status
Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Day remembrance key in trying transition to civilian life
Organization Works to Help Seniors, Disabled and Homebound Vote
Helping the Vulnerable Homebound Vote is a True Act of Selfless Generosity and Good Work