Iranian protests have continued at a low level for months after flaring up following a policy missteps on the economy
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.
Photos From the Black Minds Matter Rally for a Black History Bill
I was there taking photographs and doing interviews as New York State Senator Jesse Hamilton joined in a march supporting a new Black History Class bill that would make teaching black history mandatory in schools in New York State.
Mass Slovakia Press Freedom Protests Follow Reporter’s Murder
Tens of thousands of protesters take streets of cities in Slovakia, following the murder of a journalist
Reports of Fresh Arrests at Ethiopian Anti-Government Protests
Ethiopia’s defense minister announced the arrests of the “main instigators” linked to anti-government protests
DR Congo faces nationwide strike after protest deaths
The powerful Catholic Church said it supports calls for a nationwide stoppage in response to a bloody crackdown
Coverage of the NYC march to remove US forces from Yemen
The Working Families Party organized on Sunday, March 4, in Brooklyn to visit a preplanned speech by New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to hand her a petition in support of the desperate nation of Yemen.
Hundreds March Against Changes to Burmese Protest Laws
Rights activists marched through Yangon City to oppose amendments to a bill that regulates peaceful protesting
Ukrainian Femen women’s movement battles against state repression
Femen activists captured widespread public attention for the first time in February 2010 with a topless protest
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s Was Arrested During a Protest
One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s arrested for disorderly conduct during a political demonstration in Vermont
DR Congo protesters urge anti-government general strike
Civil opposition groups in Democratic Republic of Congo called for a general strike in protest at killing of activists