Thousands of student protesters took to the streets and inspired hashtags such as #NeverAgain and #Enough. Mobilized to register a new generation of voters.
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.
Activists Push Back on Zimbabwe Social Media Restrictions
In Zimbabwe, activists are surviving by using social media to communicate with masses as state-owned media remain reserved for ruling party officials.
Tunisian Teachers Protest for Higher Wages, Better Work Conditions
Tunisian teachers protest for higher wages and better work conditions on Wednesday, in an escalation of their protests against the cash-strapped government.
Sudanese Security Forces Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
Sudanese security forces used tear gas on hundreds of lawyers pushing for the release of activists detained during recent anti-government protests.
Time’s Up America – Civil Disobedience Now
We have been acting like doormats and have been complacent to our corporate masters. Not only that but at least 30% of us seem to be even going long and think that we are on the right track! So why do we think that there’s going to be any change?
Sudan in Conciliatory Gestures as Protests Near 7th Week
Young people caught up in recent turmoil had “reasonable ambition” the second apparently conciliatory gesture in three days from a senior government figure.
Struggle for Control of Venezuela Returns to Streets
Momentum is growing for Venezuela’s opposition movement led by lawmaker Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests.
Massive Rival Protests as Political Crisis Mounts in Venezuela
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro participated in rival demonstrations Saturday in Caracas.
Cameroon’s Arrested Opposition Leader Kamto Begins Hunger Strike
Maurice Kamto and 29 of his imprisoned supporters started a hunger strike a day after being told they will face eight charges amounting to treason.
Peaceful Political Criticism Leads to Prosecution in Burma
Myanmar’s first democratically elected civilian government in decades has prosecuted large numbers of peaceful critics in violation of basic human rights.