In the 1860’s, working people mobilized speaking loud and clear in favor of an 8-hour work day without a cut in pay – claimed by the working people themselves without the support or consent of the employers.
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.
VIDEO: Protest at the Brooklyn Board of Elections
Election Justice USA went to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to file additional paperwork in an emergency action and delivered the suit to the Brooklyn Board of Elections
Ben and Jerry Arrested at Democracy Spring Protests
Ice cream company cofounders Ben and Jerry arrested protesting for election reform in D.C.
More Arrests Pile-up At Washington Democracy Spring
300 more arrested at Washington Democracy Spring protests as media coverage mounts
George Clooney Decries Obscene Money In Politics
George Clooney supports cause of anti-corruption protesters at his own fundraising event
Actress Rosario Dawson Arrested During Democracy Spring
Actress Rosario Dawson joins wave of civil disobedience in Washington against money politics
An interview With the Democracy Spring’s Lady Liberty
Among the thousands of protesters outside Capitol Hill is the Democracy Spring’s Lady Liberty
Protests Against Money Politics Ignite Nationwide
Led by the Democracy Spring in Washington, protests against money politics are taking place cross country
Democracy Spring Protests Seek Election Law Revolution
Hundreds more arrested for election reform during Democracy Spring protests in Washington D.C.
Democracy Spring Protesters Ignored by Media
Mass march and arrests of Democracy Spring protesters isn’t covered by major media outlets