Massive protests target increase to the retirement age and crowd chants anti Putin slogans whose approval ratings have been dented by the bill
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.
Rally Against Anti-Democratic Polish Supreme Court Overhaul
Several hundred people protested outside the Polish parliament on Tuesday against the planned legal amendments
At A Showing Of The Film Existir Es Resistir In Cadiz, Spain
While I was in Cadiz, Spain, I attended an event at the Universidad de Málaga, where there was a showing of the film Existir Es Resistir and I interviewed activist Ahmad Jaradat from Hebron, West Bank.
Mitch McConnell Was Chased Out Of A Restaurant. Sorry Not Sorry
Hey Mitch, now you know it doesn’t feel so good being chased and yelled at by people. That’s exactly what Americans have been going through thanks to Mitch’s anti-poor political agenda.
Protests Target New Ugandan Social Media Tax
Daily tax of 53 cents charged to access online services such as Facebook, Google, Whatsapp and Skype
Abiy Ahmed: The New Ethiopian PM is a Pleasant Disruption So Far
Abiy Ahmed stands as a new dawn for Ethiopia’s democracy. He is beginning to be seen as a beacon of hope for the future of democracy, peace and stability in Africa and beyond.
The Scots Show The World How To Protest
Our country is a more miserable place to live in because of greed. We now have corruption at a level where our government and ruling class only want to screw us over and may sell us out to Russia.
PHOTOS: With The Freedom Flotilla In Cádiz, Spain
This is the third of several articles I will post reporting on my time in Spain volunteering to help on the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Palestine’s Gaza. This article covers the flotilla’s time in the Spanish city of Cádiz.
Iraq Cuts Internet Services to Quell Widespread Protests
Protests over high unemployment, poor government services and corruption spread from Basra to Baghdad, Najaf, Amaraand Nasiriyah
The Trump Baby Balloon is Satire Done Right
The bloated infantile persona in diapers carting a cell phone is perfect. The man has had a pampered life and has always done what he wants regardless of the effect on others. He only cares for his needs.