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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.
VIDEO: Building Democratic Resilience by Organizing Civic Resistance
Analyzing the need for reorganizing civic resistance at a conference put together by the Personal Democracy Forum
Ortega Agrees to Reduce Tensions With Nicaragua Civic Groups
Major step can end two months of political unrest that has left 170 dead and rocked the Ortega government
Iranian World Cup Fans Unfurl Banner in Support of Women
The banner read “#NoBan4Women” and “Support Iranian Women to Attend Stadiums” during the match against Morocco
One Person, One Volunteer, One Better Way to Vote
What a long strange trip it has been. I am still happily shocked that the people of Maine have now spoken via the ballot, twice, to insist that We the People are indeed in charge. Let’s hope our Representatives now represent us.
Rights Lawyer Who Defended Iran Headscarf Protesters Detained
Authorities detained a prominent rights lawyer who had recently defended women protesting the obligatory Islamic headscarf
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Jail
Navalny was freed Thursday after serving a 30-day jail sentence for his role in organizing massive protests
80,000 Hours Podcast: Join the Voting Method Revolution
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert Wiblin of 80,000 Hours to talk about The Center for Election Science and voting methods. Like many 80,000 Hours interviews—which is a great podcast to listen to in general—this interview was long and detailed.
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Marches in Capital, Seeking Fair Vote
Thousands of opposition supporters marched in Zimbabwe’s capital on Tuesday to demand electoral reforms
Jordanian Protests Resume as PM Switch is Finalized
Protest organizers said they would keep up the pressure, including a one-day strike set for Wednesday