Iranian police officer deserts his post, fled Iran his life was in danger for refusing orders to suppress anti-government protests in the country this year.
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.
Protesting Dervish-Iranian Prisoners Put In Solitary Confinement
Iranian news covering Iran’s Gonabadi Dervish minority says a number of jailed Dervishes have been put in solitary confinement at a prison near Tehran.
VIDEO: Bobby Seale Describes His Trial After 1968 DNC Protests
To recap the Chicago 1968 DNC, Amy Goodman and Juan González of Democracy Now! were joined by Bobby Seale, chairman of the Black Panther Party, who told his story.
In DRC, Youth Activists Mobilize For Post-Kabila Era
Young Congolese were at the forefront of calls for President Kabila not to seek re-election. Kabila yielded, now voters are gearing up for December 23 poll.
More People Arrested In Crackdown Related to Iranian Economic Crisis
Iran has arrested more suspects in a crackdown against profiteering an economic crisis triggered by recent re-imposition of U.S. sanctions them.
Uganda Police Battle Protesters Seeking Release Of Pop Star
Monday Ugandan police battled protesters seeking release of jailed pop star and critic of President Museveni, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.
New Furor Over Increasingly Controversial Miss America Contest
The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied, manipulated and silenced by the pageant’s current leadership, including Gretchen Carlson.
Trump and ACLU Clash Again in Court Over Jailed Children
A federal judge Friday asked U.S. government and the American Civil Liberties Union to address the rights of those separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A Free Press Works For All Of Us
The cause of investigative reporting, a crucial element of our democracy, benefits enormously from our country’s tradition of a free, unfettered press.
Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.