On October 9, 2018, the WCED published a video on “How Democracies Live and Die” as a second segment to the video, “The history of democracies emerging and submerging”.
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Newsroom Partnerships Are Key to Modern Investigative Journalism
Collaboration has been a fundamental part of ProPublica’s journalism model. We make our stories available to republish for free through Creative Commons.
How a Sense of Impunity Emboldens Dictators to Get Rid of Enemies
Dictators and autocrats have always sought to silence dissenters, even ones that flee abroad to escape their grasp. They seem to only get bolder.
VIDEO: The History of Submerging and Emerging Democracies
A fascinating lecture by Professor Dan Slater outlining what he views as the global patterns behind submerging and emerging democracies in Asia.
Being Killed for Their Work a Growing Risk for Journalists
Recent death or disappearance of three people in Turkey, Bulgaria and Mexico illustrates the growing dangers to reporters worldwide.
Honey Bees Practice Democracy. What We Can Learn From Them?
Democracy is not unique to human societies. Democratic practices are tightly woven into the very fabric of nature and guide the behavior of several animal species including the humble honeybee.
Journalists Jailed In Record Numbers Worldwide
Journalists are jailed in unusual numbers worldwide, with 262 detained for their work at the end of 2017, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
VIDEO: The Recurring Battle Between Liberalism And Its Adversaries
The past century has been marked by repeated proclamations of the triumph of democracy. However, they have proved premature
Event Seeks Ideas For Progress to Secure the Future Of Democracy
Corruption, a weak rule of law, inequality, low levels of trust in political institutions, unemployment and rising nationalism threaten democracy.
Are Pro-Democracy People More Likely to Accept Climate Change?
The amazing research news website Science Daily had a fascinating post about a new study linking support for democracy to acceptance of climate change science.