Bern in Switzerland is known for its bear pit and for being a World Heritage site since 1983. But it is also the Swiss capital of women politics
Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Study: No Gender Discrimination When Leaders Use Confident Language
According to an interesting new study, people tend to listen to big talkers, but more women prefer not to use assertive language.
Malta’s proposed gender top-up system
The Maltese parliament proposed top-up system to remedy deficit of female legislators. But there are still wide-ranging issues to tackle.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from jail a week ago after 1001 days in detention but risks returning to prison.
How the Global Battle for Female Suffrage Influenced Switzerland
A great review of this subject comes from a really interesting article at Swissinfo, produced by the Swiss public broadcasting association. Take a look at this excerpt: In many countries across the globe, revolutions, international cooperation and participatory political rights all spurred the introduction of women’s suffrage. In Switzerland however men put up strong resistance […]
1000th Day in Prison For Saudi Rights Activist al-Hathloul
Loujain and other activists were imprisoned in 2018 after defying the Saudi government’s ban on women driving.
Trump Lies, Cruz Complicity, and Why Black Lives Matter in Texas
Carroll G. Robinson, law professor, attorney and Democratic activist, took time out from his hectic schedule to do an email interview.
On The Dynamics of Abortion. And Argentina.
There’s big news from Argentina lately. By a fair margin abortion was finally legalized there last month after decades of grassroots activism.
Women’s Voices Missing From News, Study Finds
A new study into the representation of women in media says news organizations should do more to include female perspectives.
Dream speech: why the 2020 vote will be a historic election
Martin Luther didn’t get the opportunity to see in the flesh “The Promise Land”…but he knew that it was coming and he would have to fight for it!