Nightclub fire ignites storm of Romanian protests against corruption that continue after PM leaves
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.
Martin Luther King’s Revolution of Values
King envisioned a revolution of values, a freedom revolution that would destroy the institutionalized structures of oppression. This revolution took shape in current social movements but was also deeply rooted in the American past.
Occupy Wall Street Alive and Well
Tireless advocates and a focus on issues keeps Occupy Wall Street alive as part of national debate
Protesting de Blasio and Big Real Estate
On Thursday evening in front of the Sheraton Hotel on 7th Avenue, Josemar Trujillo spoke out about De Blasio answering only to the Big Real Estate executives who were with the Mayor at a re-election fundraiser.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Beloved Community
The beloved community evoked a world based on community values of mutual aid and cooperation, the recognition of interdependence, shared responsibility and respect freely given.
Brazilian Black Lives Matter Movement Takes Root
Worldwide reach of movement is evident in growth of badly needed Brazilian Black Lives Matter
NYPD Union President Calls Quentin Tarantino Films Boycott
PHOTO GALLERY: Director Quentin Tarantino was called to have his films boycotted by New York Police Department Union President Pat Lynch for his support and participation in #RiseUpOctober protests
P Diddy Changes Stance on Vote or Die Campaign
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has tough words for those who thought Vote or Die movement was progress
Confidence and Purpose or Fear and Fatalism?
It is hard to believe that age-old problems like race and war can be surmounted or the catastrophes of climate change avoided. Without a rhetorical strategy that can promote purpose and confidence, fear and fatalism will weaken our efforts.
At Least 4 Killed at Pro-Democracy Congo Protests
Brazzaville Congo protests seek to prevent long-sitting President’s attempt to steal third term