Opposition push to secure referendum on President Nicolas Maduro recall is reaching a fevered pitch
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.
Bloodied and Battered Ethiopian Protesters Refuse to Back Down
Government uses little restraint in repressing Ethiopian protesters as businesses with ties to state burned
Honoring Leader of the 1956 Women’s March in South Africa
South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
Unrest After Gabon Vote Cements Continued Bongo Regime
Protests across country met with violence after Bongo regime still to hold power after half century
Popularity of Social Media is Force For Zimbabwe Democracy
Zimbabwe democracy movement is based on revolution in connectivity thanks to rise of social media
Local Protests Growing Into Ethiopian Youth Political Movement
Violence won’t stop protests led by explosion of Ethiopian youth population and popular discontent
Dave Chappelle Takes on Black Lives Matter
Comedian Dave Chappelle takes a break from obscurity to offer a critique of Black Lives Matter movement
Anti-Mugabe Protests Met With Tear Gas in Zimbabwe
Tear gas and police batons meet gathering of anti-Mugabe protests in Zimbabwe as tensions mount
Russian Farmer Protest Rides to Moscow to Meet Putin
Demanding to meet Putin, the Russian farmer protest is led by parliamentary candidate for the Green Party
National Gun Lobby is the Target at This New York Festival
Gun control advocates are gathering in NYC to plan next steps to defeat the national gun lobby