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.
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.
At Least 4 Killed at Pro-Democracy Congo Protests
Brazzaville Congo protests seek to prevent long-sitting President’s attempt to steal third term
Martin Luther King Jr’s Nonviolent Strategy
King placed civil disobedience within a framework consistent with the inside/outside strategy. The disruptive nature of direct action and the process of negotiations are part of the same strategy.
VIDEO: Chris Hedges and Cornel West at the New School
Chris Hedges has long described the demise of our society. Together the two speakers investigated the social/psychological factors that bring rise to revolution, rebellion and resistance.
The Real and Rhetorical Strategies of Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King was one of the few political leaders, then or now, that was able to articulate a coherent political strategy that emerged from and connected with on-the-ground social movement activism.
Look at Animals Seeking Election Across the Globe
When the usual politicians are most unpopular, animals seeking election can make sense for some
Innovation Takes All of Us
Take action; don’t let yourself off the hook. You have more power than you may realize and more power than the Corporatocracy wants you to believe you have. Let’s use our power together to innovate, to shift the message and let the world know that it’s not ok to pursue profits over people
VIDEO: Ignite Closing Plenary at Netroots Nation 2015
Jess X Chen, Poet, Artist/Activist, Filmmaker, Educator and Democracy Chronicles contributor speaks at the Ignite Closing Plenary at Netroots Nation 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.
What Became of the Arab Spring Revolutions?
Five countries had vastly different experiences following transformational Arab Spring revolutions
VIDEO: Talking Creedence Clearwater Revival Autobiography
Creedence Clearwater Revival leading man John Fogerty reflects on a life creating political music