Youth have emerged as an essential part of the global struggle for human rights, as many engage in their own forms of activism and dialogue.
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.
Is there an Arab Spring 2.0 unfolding?
Renewed unrest in Arab countries does not necessarily mean a repeat of the Arab Spring of 2011, but observers are already talking about an Arab Spring 2.0.
Threats to Czech Freedom, Velvet Revolution dissidents warn
Saturday’s demonstrations in Czechoslovakia celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution but also drew attention to a drift from its ideals.
Upheavals in Latin America: the specter of another lost decade
A Financial Times report sees the current upheavals in South America as a potential cause for another lost decade comparable to what happened in the 1980s.
President Evo Morales of Bolivia Resigns amidst Protests
Evo Morales of Bolivia resigned Sunday amidst protests and military pressure. Socialists see capitalism’s hand but Morales sought an illegal fourth term.
Man slashes Baby Trump in Alabama Protest, Gets Arrested
Police in Tuscaloosa Alabama arrested a man in connection with balloon-slashing on Nov. 9 during protests as Trump’s visited a football game.
Right to Protest: “Zimbabwe Govt Dismisses 211 Striking Doctors”
Zimbabwean government dismissed 211 doctors for engaging in a crippling strike, demanding salary and on-call allowance increases pegged on interbank rates.
1989: ‘Ideological lie’ exposed in democracy’s paradoxical moment
No empire in history has disintegrated as quickly or as bloodlessly as the Soviet one, in the year that saw the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989…
Democracy Digest: “Arab Spring 2.0? Understanding the New Wave of Protests”
Arab spring 2.0 has seen smarter protesters seeking new goals and using new means to achieve regional changes. Here’s what’s different this time.
Breaking: two weeks of protests lead to Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation
Breaking: following two weeks of unyielding protests against misrule and corruption, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri tabled his resignation today.