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Khodorkovsky on the End of the Putin Era
Exiled Russian businessman Khodorkovsky sees 2019 as the coming end of the catastrophic Putin era
Russia Moving Closer to Blocking YouTube Access
Russian internet regulator wants to block YouTube access as move to dictatorship on web progresses
Amid Numerous Crises, Syrian Civil War Continuing
As the Syrian Civil War continues into its 4th year of conflict, the United Nation’s Syrian envoy met with rebel opposition leaders for the first time since the beginning of the conflict
The Destructive Core of U.S. Trade Deals: An Update
When I read about trade deals, I wonder: Will international corporations always get the better bargain? Do American citizens have a constitutional right to protect our air, land, water and other environmental and cultural resources? Where is our democracy?
Six Examples of Russian Artists Suffering From Crackdown
Declining freedoms evident in stories of Russian artists forced to respond to government meddling
The Financial Struggles of a Greek Political Bookstore
Economic crisis making activism more difficult as evidence by trials of Greek political bookstore
6 Years and No Investigation Into Russian Journalist’s Death
Natalya Estemirova was killed investigating human rights abuse as Russian journalist in Chechnya
Early Election Plan is Hopeful Sign For Macedonia Democracy
New elections best hope for Macedonia democracy to regain footing after difficult political year
10% Exclusive Athens Democracy Forum Discount
Considering the recent news out of Europe, there has never been a better time to plan a trip to support democracy than with a visit to the city that is perhaps most synonymous with the word.