Iranian authorities have increased targeting of teachers and labor activists in recent weeks for organizing and conducting peaceful protests.
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
Five Leading Iranian Labor Activists to be Charged for Protests
Five Iranian activists detained in southern Iran for participating in labor protest have been under investigation for alleged national security offenses.
Missing Elite Chinese University Students, Alumni Spark Outcry
Students and alumni of Chinese universities spark outcry over apparent detention of dozens of young labor activists who have been missing since weekend.
Worrying Attack On Kazakhstani Trade Union Leader
Unidentified assailants viciously attacked a local trade union leader in Kazakhstan on the evening of November 10, 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.
VIDEO: What Will The 2018 Midterm Elections Mean For Education?
While most citizens were busy voting, others were busy worrying to look at how this elections will affect federal and state education policies.
Thoughts on People and Myths: The Great Depression
Academics are slowly coming to realize that the US is more an oligarchy than a democracy, but it will take time to loosen the grip of the democracy myth on the people.
VIDEO: The Global Labor Movement and Brazilian Democracy
October 29th, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs organized an interesting lecture on the global labor movement and Brazilian democracy.
VIDEO: President Of Switzerland Discusses Democracy And Inequality
In an event held by the Blavatnik School of Government, the President of Switzerland Alain Berset explained how democracy can overcome inequality.
New Report Exposes Extreme Concentration Of Wealth
Three wealth dynasties own a combined fortune of $348.7 billion. That’s more wealth than four million families with the U.S. median wealth.
Experimenting With NAFTA: Trade in Goods and Politicians
I suggest we rethink NAFTA as I believe we have not used it to its fullest potential. I wonder if NAFTA should incorporate trading in politicians. What if NAFTA included a trade in politicians?