Shifting strategies from both sides changed balance as Hong Kong protests attacked again in clash
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.
Ferguson Protests Spread Nationwide Then Globally
African-American community reels from officer court ruling as Ferguson protests spread nationwide
Defending Occupy Hong Kong Protest Camp From Police
Police in arrests attempting to evict pro-democracy group defending Occupy Hong Kong protest camp
Mega Development Plans Spur Save Coral Bay Protest
There is ever growing opposition to the Summer’s End Mega Yacht Marina development on the Caribbean island of St. John. As a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands and an unincorporated American territory, locals have no Presidential voting rights and only ‘non-voting status’ in Congress.
Protester Arrests Follow Ferguson State of Emergency Start
Announcement of Ferguson state of emergency in anticipation of protest angers peaceful marchers
Protests Seek to Reverse Hungary’s Democracy Backsliding
Extreme over response to Euro crisis by PM sparks protests against Hungary’s democracy backsliding
Hong Kong Judge Orders Occupy Central Protester Arrests
Occupy Central protester arrests to follow ruling in Hong Kong court ordering police clampdown
On Viable Political Parties: What Can We Do Now?
Voting is only half of democracy. Equally important is open and honest media (something that we currently don’t have any semblance of). In particular, it’s necessary that the public aren’t being fed a lie about what other voters want or which politicians belong to viable political parties.
Investors Betting on Stability Despite Occupy Hong Kong Protest
Report finds that ease of doing business in unique city-state has top notch stability despite Occupy Hong Kong movement
Musician Kenny G Joins Protests in Hong Kong
As China and Hong Kong democracy movement compete in streets, negotiations, and in propaganda, government cries foul as American smooth jazz musician and sax player Kenny G joins protests