As the first Native American Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland can support First Amendment rights of the protesters she joined in the past.
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.
Myanmar Army Imposes Martial Law As More Protesters Killed
Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in six townships in Yangon and parts of Mandalay, after six more demonstrators were killed.
Women Defying Myanmar’s Junta With Sarongs And Cellphones
Myanmarese women are taking advantage of a male superstition, draping used sanitary pads and bright longyi sarongs across streets.
Pro-Democracy Film ‘Red Brick Wall’ Pulled From Hong Kong Release
Hong Kong protest documentary “Inside the Red Brick Wall”, has been removed from a local cinema before the public could see it.
Hong Kong Activists Say Democracy Fight To Continue Abroad
Following Beijing’s sweeping crackdown, Hong Kong democracy activists intend to continue their fight among residents living abroad.
A Fairer Democracy Is Vital To The Fight Against Climate Change
We won’t be able to fight climate change without a working democracy, and democracy won’t survive our inability to stem climate change.
Algeria’s Pro-Democracy Hirak Protest Movement Is Back
While Egypt is celebrating the 10 anniversary of the Arab Spring, another North African country, Algeria, is seeing its own ‘spring awakening.’
Eurovision Rejects Belarus Propaganda Song For Political Mockery
Belarus’ political crisis has spread to this year Eurovision contest as its entry is about to be disqualified due to its controversial song choice.
Senegal’s Democracy Faces a Crisis of Public Trust
Despite a track record of democratic progress, recent news from Senegal is troubling, requiring a re-examination of the country’s complexities.
Video: 19-Year-Old Becomes Martyr For Democracy In Myanmar
Ma Kyal Zin, 19, one of many protestors killed in recent weeks in anti-coup protests has become the martyr for democracy in Myanmar.