Political opposition and media have seen massive Russia clampdown increasing intensity by regime
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.
Freedom of Speech Crucial in Middle East
Basic protections for speech are establishing democracy and peace so crucial in Middle East
How Protection of 2nd Amendment Harms the 1st
2nd Amendment Harms the 1st: The NRA is the protector of the Second Amendment, but who is protecting the 1st? Clearly these elected officials are not looking out for the best interests of their constituents
How Flash Mobs Have Increased Democracy’s Arsenal
Driven by new technologies, flash mobs have increased democracy people power across the world
Cambodia Protests Call for Fair Elections
Impoverished Cambodia protests with opposition together calling for democratic elections
Boston and Westboro Church: Why Speech is Not Free
It’s easy to abstractly defend church members’ right to protest at funerals in class but much more painful to watch them actually do so outside your window
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter Remembered
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter from Birmingham Jail is prime example of revolutionary devotion to democracy at a time where government failed to meet basic needs
Clashes, Explosions as Bahrain Democracy Groups March
F1 racing event draws ire of repressed Bahrain democracy groups who march in protest
Pro-Democracy Protest Targets Bahrain F1 Race
Thousands of pro-democracy protest targets Bahrain F1 racing held despite political crisis
Tree Top Protest at Development in Taiwan
Taiwan’s political life given jolt by creativity of man protesting ambitious development project by holding tree top protest vigil near construction site