Increasing government suppression of dissent in India imperils democracy, as critical journalists face escalating risks of harassment.
Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Podcast: Gen Z’s Fight For Democracy
In his book “Fight”, John Della Volpe argues that Gen Z has not buckled under the weight of the events that shaped them.
Study: Tennessee’s Democracy Really Is As Bad As You Think
Expelled from the Tennessee House in response to a peaceful protest, state Rep. Justin Jones describes Tennessee as a non democratic state.
Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests
Kenya’s anti-government protests have been characterized by both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes with police.
Democracy Is In The Streets
Muck around with the belief of citizens in a democracy that their governments are actually democratic, and you’re asking for trouble.
Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed “Foreign Agents” Bill
Georgian police dispersed peaceful protest against “foreign agents” bill, later withdrawn by ruling party. Civil society needs protection.
Economy As The ‘Next Trigger’ For Iran Protests
Although political unrest in Iran has subsided, millions of Iranians’ are still facing hardship and the situation appears to be getting worse.
The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down
In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.
China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot
Before…citizens started heading back to their…villages for Lunar New Year, tensions were brewing across nation over…bans on fireworks.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?
Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in Brazil.