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.
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.
My Thoughts On The NFL Anthem Protest Controversy
I too love our nation and our flag. We should strive to be a nation where everyone wants to stand for the flag, rather than one that forces and coerces citizens to do so.
Nicaragua Slashes Budget Because Of Unrest
Nicaragua’s National Assembly on Tuesday approved a drastic cut to the national budget because of the economic impact of months of anti-government unrest.
Iranian Police Beat Fans Chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ in Tehran
Security forces beat football fans chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran stadium, in the first confrontation since protests last December.
Thousands of Chinese Muslims Risk All to Protest Mosque Destruction
Thousands gathered at a mosque in northwestern China Friday to protest its planned demolition in a rare, public pushback to the government.
VIDEO: President Ortega’s Violent Crackdown On Protests
On August 8th an expert panel met to discuss how in recent months Nicaragua has become a new and acute source of instability in the Western hemisphere.
Oregon Police Chief Orders Review of Use of Force at Protest
Portland new police chief orders review of use of force following claims Sunday that police were hard on protesters of rally by extreme-right demonstrators.
Israeli PM Defends Jewish Nation-State Law after Protests
Israel’s prime minister is defending jewish state law after tens of thousands of people demonstrated against it in Tel Aviv.
Reports of Protests Continue Across Iran as Seminary Attacked
Sporadic protests taking place in cities in Iran, with rioters attacking a Shiite seminary west of Tehran as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions.
What Made America Great? A Postwar Monopoly On Un-bombed Factories!
Voters in virtually all democracies (in Europe, Asia, and North America) use primitive single-mark ballots, which only allow a voter to mark a single choice. Ideally a voter should be allowed to mark a 1-2-3 ballot.