Traditional samba school Beija Flor crowned winner of the Rio carnival after performance portraying politicians as rats
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.
17 Chad protesters sentenced as fear overtakes nation
Among those in Chad who have risked public protest, several hundred people have been arrested
Is Black Panther Movie’s Success Tied to Civil Rights Era?
Modern history is filled with heroes of color, real and imagined, who helped clear the movie’s path to silver screen
Protests across Bahrain on 7th anniversary of Arab Spring
Shiite protesters took to the streets of Bahrain on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the Arab Spring
VIDEO: Panel discusses Iran’s political future after the protests
Analysts are divided over whether the Iranian system can profit from the protests to enact meaningful reforms
Kenyan Lawyers Display Yellow Ribbons in Post-Vote Protest
Kenyan lawyers are donning yellow ribbons on their arms to protest what they say are violations of the rule of law
A Review of Environmental Activists Working Worldwide
The stakes are higher in countries where corruption and the scramble for resources can lead to violence
Doctors brave Algerian protest ban and march in capital
Some 1,000 striking trainee doctors marched in Algeria’s capital to demand the scrapping of compulsory public service
West Virginia Capitol Ejects Woman for Lobbying Speech
Lissa Lucas read out political donations handed out by oil and gas companies to members of West Virginia’s lower house
My Photos From the NYC March Against Deportation of Immigrants
I recently took part in the ‘You Can’t Deport a Movement’ action against the deportation of immigrants. The event was organized to support the cause of NYC immigrant rights leader Ravi Ragbir who the government is looking to deport.