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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.

PHOTOS: At the Chicago “No Kings” Protest

June 16, 2025 by Jack Jones 8 Comments

These were people whom I would call the salt of the earth: coaches, teachers and nurses. The everyday people who love our country.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests

Pandemics and Politics: Iran’s Mahsa Amini Protests

March 14, 2025 by Amirsaman Solaymani Tapehsari 4 Comments

The pandemic acted as an accelerating agent for the movement. Linking medicine with political movements can also help explain other uprisings in the Middle East.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Women and Democracy

Collective Action Against Authoritarianism

November 16, 2024 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

Collective Action Against Authoritarianism

Collective action can empower communities, safeguard freedoms, and counter the rise of authoritarianism.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Making peace visible: the state of democracy in India

December 22, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle 1 Comment

Making peace visible: the state of democracy in India

Increasing government suppression of dissent in India imperils democracy, as critical journalists face escalating risks of harassment.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, India, Journalism and Free Speech

Podcast: Gen Z’s Fight For Democracy

May 18, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

In his book “Fight”, John Della Volpe argues that Gen Z has not buckled under the weight of the events that shaped them.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Education, Youth Voting Rights

Study: Tennessee’s Democracy Really Is As Bad As You Think

April 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Protests

Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Kenya, Political Dissidents

Democracy Is In The Streets

March 21, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests

Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed “Foreign Agents” Bill

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

‘Dark Day’ For Georgia’s Democracy

Georgian police dispersed peaceful protest against “foreign agents” bill, later withdrawn by ruling party. Civil society needs protection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Georgia

Economy As The ‘Next Trigger’ For Iran Protests

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Iran

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