South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
Nelson Mandela articles on Democracy Chronicles
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid and democratic revolutionary who was imprisoned, released, and elected as President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on South Africa or Mandela ally Desmond Tutu.
Bill Gates Prescription For Political Civility
Societies overcoming intolerance and prejudice is part of the Bill Gates prescription for the world
Controversy Over Nelson Mandela Campaign Ads in South Africa
The battle over using Nelson Mandela campaign ads with his likeness is heating up
South African Police Brutality Crisis Depicted in Film
South African police are notoriously violent and the problem seems to be getting much worse
Justice Reform – An Action Plan
As an independent candidate for President of the United States, my solutions for reducing and preventing violence are the heart of my campaign platform – Fix Government, Build Peace
Help Build a Memorial Honoring Danny Schechter
A memorial was held yesterday at Judson Memorial Church on the birthday of Daniel Isaac “Danny” Schechter, The News Dissector, who died from pancreatic cancer and was an American television producer, independent filmmaker, blogger, media critic, activist and supporter of Occupy Wall Street.
Malala Calls Mandela Her Leader in Moving Tribute
Pakistan’s world famous icon for women’s education Malala Yousafzai offers sweeping praise of Nelson Mandela who she felt deep connection
VIDEO: Mandela Remembered as Champion of Democracy
Nelson Mandela remembered, led South Africa to democracy and retired as President after one term
What’s Going On? Marco Polo, Orwell and Income Equality
Our society is so far removed from the idea of empathy. We always put profits over people. Equality is empty rhetoric to the CEOs & policymakers of our land. Working 80 hours per week doesn’t even guarantee you a place in the middle class.
South Africa Politics Ahead of Key 2014 Elections
Next year’s election in South Africa politics marks 20 years of democracy and apartheid collapse