Sandy Hook led to a rise in the national conversation on such issues such as our treatment of mental illness, gun violence, and the gun culture.
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.
Public Outcry Force Russia to Reverse Hospital Plans
Dictatorship backs off as Russia to reverse hospital plans of closing famous children’s cancer center after outcry: Hospital could be only for officials
India Protests Over Women’s Rights Continue to Erupt
New Delhi India protests over women’s rights make government focus on human rights abuses: India government showing signs of resistance to change for women
Massive Protests Against Pakistan Government Corruption
Protests continue to grow seeking massive Pakistan government corruption fight in troubled nation
Iraq Government Makes Concessions as Protests Continue
Political blocs seeking ouster of powerful PM as massive protests continue to build and Iraq Government makes concessions: Iraq has anti-government dissent
Thousands of Bahrain Arab Spring Protesters Denounce Government
Bahrain Arab Spring protesters focusing new marches on Shiite detainees in Bahrain Jails: Bahrain Shiite population continues to press for democracy reforms
Iraq Peaceful Protests Erupting as Counter-Protest Started
Protests against Prime Minister Maliki spread through country as counter-protest begin with Iraq peaceful protests erupting ahead of crucial local elections
Protests Begin as Togo Opposition Pressures President
Protests pit calls for election reform against government delays as Togo opposition pressures President: Protests continue to shake crucial African nation
Thousands in Iraq Protests Seeking PM’s Ouster Again
Iraq continues to see daily violence on horrific scale as Iraqis struggle for basics amid tragedy
Public Protests Force China’s Reversed Newspaper Closing
Dictatorship backs-off as public dissent brings China’s reversed newspaper closing