Political Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles

In this political dissidents section, DC highlights people who actively challenge established dictatorships, putting their lives on the line for democracy. Also see our entire section on the Political Dissidents who fight dictators around the world or our main section on World Democracy.

VIDEO: Inside Look at Jon Stewart’s Iranian Dissident Film

November 13, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Daily Show comedian and director Jon Stewart’s Iranian dissident film based on playwright Maziar Bahari, jailed and tortured for political activism

Revealing Pakistani Reactions to Malala Nobel Peace Prize

October 21, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Monumental change in giant Pakistan revealed as liberals, conservatives, politicians and even militants must react to national pride in Malala Nobel Peace Prize

Ex-Political Prisoner Warns Putin Regime Collapsing

October 17, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vladimir Putin regime collapsing says tycoon jailed during Putin’s rise, Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Jail for Reporting on China State Owned Company Corruption

October 17, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Another confirmation that reporting on government corruption in China state owned company will land journalists in jail

President Thein Sein Announces New Burma Mass Prisoner Release

October 7, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Latest Burma mass prisoner release is good sign that reforms remain goal of transition government

Dissident Ai Weiwei Alcatraz Artwork for Political Prisoners

September 28, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Massive political art installations designed by outspoken Chinese artist show images of imprisoned democracy dissidents from across the world at new Ai Weiwei Alcatraz Prison exhibit in San Francisco