Today marked the four year anniversary of the start of the Fight For 15 movement, which has made strong headway in raising the minimum wage across the country
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.
Sudanese Civil Disobedience Protests Spread Across Dictatorship
Low oil prices among drivers behind an economic crisis that has sparked protests across Sudan
On Centuries of Unkept Promises Undergirding the Pipeline Fight
Now, let me ask you. Have you ever tried to rewrite one of the stories found in history books from different points of view? Or with alternate “endings”?
Rebirth of Comedy News Revealed in The Daily Show (The Book)
Chris Smith’s new book The Daily Show (The Book) is an inside look at career of Jon Stewart
Politics Should Serve the People, Not the Politicians
The only true good is democracy itself, our right to speak out in the political elections because that’s one of the few occasions in our lives when those in power must turn their focus towards the people
Hugs of Solidarity at Anti-Trump and Steve Bannon Protests
Anti-Trump supporters marched holding their signs at the Solidarity with Anti-Trump and Anti-Steve Bannon Protests yesterday at 5th Avenue outside Trump Tower in Manhattan.
But What Can We Do Right Now?
Progressive party platforms give us an idea of what it could be like, if we had democracy. But first we have to get democracy, and that’s what this article is all about.
Burma’s Former Political Prisoners Turn to Labor Activism
Recent years have seen mass releases for Burma’s former political prisoners held during era of dictatorship
Why Voters Are Taking Time to Honor Susan B. Anthony Today
Grave of women’s suffrage movement leader Susan B. Anthony visited as part of election day tradition
Chinese Political Intervention in Hong Kong Marks New Era
Protests begin after recently elected pro-democracy leaders ejected by Chinese political intervention