From Voice of America: Tanzania is trying to avert mass demonstrations planned for Thursday, organized through social media to protest curbs on political and press freedoms imposed since President John Magufuli assumed power three years ago. Officials have warned residents against street protests in the East African nation, one of the continent’s most peaceful countries. […]
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.
Comparing Armenia’s Velvet Revolution With Ukraine, Georgia
Protests have been building for the last two weeks over an alleged power grab by the former prime minister
Massive Armenian Protests as Political Talks Called Off
From Voice of America: Thousands of anti-government protesters marched in Armenia’s capital on Wednesday after planned talks between an opposition leader and the country’s acting prime minister were canceled. The meeting was meant to discuss steps for a political transition following Monday’s resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan. Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetian, a Sargsyan […]
Michael Moore Sprays Flint Water at Michigan Capitol
Michael Moore used a hose from a large “Flint water” truck to spray water in the direction of the historic building
Columbine and Parkland Students Unite for Voter Registration
The National School Walkout website says nearly 2,500 walkouts are planned across the country Friday
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a True Radical Activist for Democracy
Martin Luther King Jr. has come to be revered as a hero who led a nonviolent struggle to reform and redeem the US
Protests in multiple states seek more public school funding
Thousands rallying in the latest shows of force by angry educators demanding better pay and more funding for public schools
My Coverage of the NYC March for Our Lives Protests
Thousands of people turned out in New York City to March for Our Lives in solidarity with the students from Parkland, Florida and others who know someone killed by gun violence yesterday, meeting near 72nd Street and Central Park West.
Malaysian Protesters Demonstrate Against Proposed Electoral Map
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday to protest a controversial electoral plan
Furious Russians March Demanding Siberian Mall Fire Answers
Thousands of angry residents gathered in the city’s main square, demanding an independent investigation