Nation sees major Philippines Facebook corruption rally against creeping inequity in government
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.
Tunisia Opposition Protests Prepares for New Stage
Government inaction as Tunisia opposition protests prepare to renew demand President leave power
Thousands Rally for Bahrain Democracy Movement
Arab Spring reignites as thousands call rally for Bahrain democracy peacefully in main cities
Protesters Protect Swedish Right to Wear Hijab
Prominent citizens make stand in support of Swedish right to wear hijab for Muslims who have faced world’s discrimination based on their religious clothing
Ukraine Women’s Rights Group Femen Attacked
Activists from Ukraine women’s rights group Femen attacked and beaten during intimidation attempt
Huge Rival Tunisian Pro-Women Rallies in Capital
Political upheaval plagues country’s transition now bracing for rival Tunisian pro-women rallies
Honoring Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s Speech
Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream Speech” fifty years ago marking peak of Civil Right Movement and push for ballot access
Protests Around the World Today
Massive political protests around the world with half dozen major marches today
Interview with Jon Ogden from Too Big Has Failed
Jon Ogden is the founder of TooBigHasFailed.org a website dedicated to educating the public about the corrupt practices of the big Wall Street banks
Ban on Uganda Public Demonstrations Denounced
Human rights groups denounce new Uganda public demonstration ban as dangerous sign for democracy