International concern rising from human rights groups concerned about worsening Uyghur plight
Religion and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
These articles on Religion and Democracy concern the relationship with the world's many organized collections of beliefs, cultural systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to the supernatural and spirituality. This section also includes our articles about how the relationship between secularism and atheism with democracy. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Mark Passio at Free Your Mind Conference
I attended the FREE YOUR MIND 2015 Conference this weekend which highlights great speakers and discussions. I am going to focus on one of them, Mark Passio.
The People’s Resurrection! Easter Sunday NYC
We plead with all institutions, groups, and people of conscience to join us, for the Easter Sunday NYC afternoon National Day of mass direct action against racist state violence
Afghan Woman’s Journey From Dressmaker to Politician
Decades of national tragedy and search for justice define one Afghan woman’s journey in politics
Macedonian Democracy Crisis Amid EU Entry Talks
Key moment or nascent Macedonian democracy experiment as opposition allege government mass spying
How to Interpret the Iranian Mullah Power Struggle
Poorly organized opaque process for determining Iranian Mullah power leaves much to be desired
Surging Influence of the British Muslim Vote
Years of colonialism and immigration led to surge in numbers and influence of British Muslim vote
Pope Backs Public Financing of Elections, Transparency
Vatican speaks as Pope backs public financing of election campaigns and full transparency of donors
Behind Arab Christian and Druze Voter Apathy in Israel
Druze voter turnout mirrors Arab-Christians with Arab Spring in focus during Israel’s election run
2015 Free Speech Protections Key to Democracy
Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors