70 progressive organizations in California have informed Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) that she must back a vote-rights filibuster or resign.
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.
Sudan pro-democracy activists seek escalation after crackdown
Pro-democracy activists are seeking escalation after the military junta in Khartoum cracked down on the recent pro-democracy protests.
Protesters march on Washington in support of voting rights, filibuster change
Activists and labor unions rallied in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to urge lawmakers to adopt voting rights legislation and abolish filibuster.
Cuba: Peaceful Protesters Systematically Detained, Abused
In reaction to peaceful anti-government protests, the Cuban government has consistently engaged in abuse-riddled criminal trials.
Russia’s Navalny Wins EU’s Top Human Rights Award
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny has received this year’s EU human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Activists try to keep up pressure to pass elections and voting bills
Advocates in support of voting rights and election reform in the Senate have planned a sustained campaign for the upcoming weeks.
Pro-democracy protests flare up in Eswatini
Pro-democracy protests have erupted in Eswatini, months after authorities used tear gas to put down a previous round of rallies.
Tunisians Protest Against President’s Perceived Power Grab
Tunisians took to the streets Sunday to protest what the perceive is an overt attempt by President Kais Saied to grab all state power.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Defiant Tiananmen Vigil Leaders
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested four leaders of the group that organized the city’s annual Tiananmen Square commemorations.
2 Eswatini MPs charged with terrorism Over Pro-democracy Protests
Two members of the Eswatini’s Parliament remain behind bars, while another is on the run for joining the recent pro-democracy protests.