The human rights and civil rights abuses taking place in the military prison at Guantanamo Bay have, rightly, been placed under a spotlight by people of conscience around the world
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.
Governor Cuomo and the Israel Boycott
Tell Governor Cuomo: We will proudly continue to stand for justice and boycott Israel until it complies with international law and respects Palestinian human rights
VIDEO: Stop the AIM Pipeline
Senator Schumer can influence the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the rest of the Senate to reject this pipeline at the federal level. They were gathering to tell Schumer that they need him to.
PHOTOS: March Against Monsanto in New York City
New Yorkers rallied and marched today as part of the International Day of Action against GMO’s, Monsanto and to call for GMO labeling in New York and across the nation.
Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement
The You Stink Social Movement has won over social media and the Lebanese youth, which has effectively exploded in excitement and with great enthusiasm to partake in further steps that will progress the movement
VIDEO: Protesting NY Election Fraud on a Grand Scale
The hearing room at the BoE filled up with voters, activists and poll workers who will eventually get a chance to speak. “The fact that they were denied the right to vote undermines democracy and undermines the fundamental principles of this nation”
Remembering Daniel Berrigan, the FBI’s Most Wanted Priest
Daniel Berrigan his brother Phil and 7 others took 378 draft files from the draft board in Catonsville, MD. and in the parking lot of the draft board office they lit the draft files on fire using homemade Napalm to protest the Vietnam War
VIDEO: Protests Target NYC Board of Elections Fraud
Fraud allegations are now dragging the NYC Board of Elections into biggest crisis in decades
U.S. Consumers Rein In Big Ag And Send A Strong Message
I want to take these consumer victories as an opportunity to encourage each of you to take heart–and act. Keep telling a new story, one that is based on creating an environmentally sustainable, resource regenerative world.
GALLERY: Denim Day NYC Rally to End Sexual Violence
NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray delivered remarks at the Denim Day NYC Rally to End Sexual Violence with Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and LG Kathy Hochul on the City Hall steps