Cameroon disabled hold peace rallies in cities across country after clashes between the military and armed separatists killed several handicapped people.
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.
More Violence Amid Third Day Of Haitian Corruption Protests
Haiti faced a third day of protests and violence on Tuesday as anger grew over allegations of government corruption Schools and businesses remained closed.
Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated
Basra residents mourned Muslim cleric on Sunday was killed outside his home after he suggested protesters to take up arms over poor public services in city.
Hong Kong Must Drop Case Against ‘Umbrella 9’
Hong Kong authorities must drop charges against nine leaders of the pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” for non-violent protests in 2014.
Poets Facing The Wall: New Anthology of Sonnets Take on Trump’s Wall
I am honored to be included in this new publication and art exhibit featuring poets from across America and the world coming together to address the meaning and the effects of building THE WALL.
Year-Long Global Initiative to Reimagine Democracy Releases Report
Report includes insights gleaned from almost 100 interviews, 54 essays and 26 ‘democracy dialogues’ from across the world to discuss the state of democracy.
Report From the Peace Congress to End U.S. Wars at Home and Abroad
I was lucky enough to attend the “Peace Congress to End U.S. Wars at Home and Abroad” that took place in Washington D.C. on November 9th. I livestreamed the morning session.
Another Tibetan Burns Himself To Death To Protest Chinese Rule
Tibetan exiles say this is the 153rd instance of self-immolation since 2009. Most of the people who have set themselves on fire have died.
First-Ever Misinformation Newsstand Erected in Manhattan
Columbia Journalism Review has unveiled a first-of-its-kind “News Stand” in Manhattan to educate voters on how to identify disinformation.
Nationwide Protests Call For Dictator Biya to Step Down
Protests following the October 7 re-election of Cameroon’s Dictator, Biya to step down seek safer grounds to avoid arrests and crackdown by security forces.