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Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism (7/28/2021) - Under China's draconian security law, a pro-democracy activist was found guilty of terrorism, secession, setting… 
Dissidents Fleeing Belarus After Protest Crackdown (7/20/2021) - Lukashenko's crackdown on democracy protests in Belarus has led to thousands of dissidents fleeing to… 
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down (7/7/2021) - The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three… 
Vietnam Arrests Four For Anti-State Facebook Posts (7/5/2021) - Four Facebook users have been detained by police in Hanoi and a central province for… 
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Still Pushing for Change (7/1/2021) - China has emptied Hong Kong of its democratic content. However, pockets of resistance exist and… 
Russian Police Raid Investigative Journalists’ Homes (7/1/2021) - On Tuesday, Russian police raided the homes of three investigative journalists who work for the… 
Corruption Trial Of South Africa’s Zuma Postponed (7/21/2021) - Zuma's corruption trial has been postponed until August 10 as it is decided… 
One Family Gaining Control Of Sri Lankan Government (7/12/2021) - Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's three brothers and two of his nephews now… 
Coronavirus Pandemic Worsened Corruption In EU (6/16/2021) - During the pandemic, 29%of EU residents sought healthcare from well-connected friends or family,… 
How Peru’s Electoral Drama Is Damaging Democracy (6/13/2021) - Keiko Fujimori, Peru's presidential candidate, wants to use legal means to prevent defeat,… 
The Political Ideologies Don’t Serve Us Anymore (5/25/2021) - Political ideologies no longer serve any purpose. The democracy refugees are on the… 
Psychological Cost Of Corruption In Developing Countries (5/23/2021) - Corruption weakens democracy, erodes public trust and damages the economy. It also has… 
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Is Shaken (7/28/2021) - The landlocked country once known as Swaziland is cracking down on pro-democracy protesters, sparking a… 
Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading (7/28/2021) - Tanzania's opposition leader was arrested last week and charged with plotting to kill state officials,… 
US Lobbyist Conducted Campaigns For African Dictators (7/28/2021) - America struggles to shake off support for dictators in Africa yet leading figures in some… 
Russia Bars Prominent Communist From Election (7/26/2021) - Barred from the polls, well-known communist, Pavel Grudinin, will not be running for the lower… 
In Myanmar, The Military Declares War On Medics (7/26/2021) - Myanmar's military has declared war on medics who were among the first and most vocal… 
Vietnam’s Rolling Crackdown On Dissent Continues (7/24/2021) - Given the frenzy of activities against dissidents, it's been a depressing couple of weeks for… The following list of nations, although not exhaustive, is another great way for you to explore world democracy at DC. Click any country for the latest articles!
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towards more democracy in the world
The world democracy movement is being driven forward by the relentless advances of technology that have defined our era. The internet is the modern version of the printing press on steroids. We are living in an era of world democracy protest that rivals the largest political eruptions of people power in history, while at the same time the number of individuals taking part is on an unrivaled historical scale. The time is now to show your support for the democracy movements across the plant. This will be a definitive time in history. Which side are you on?
For Democracy, It’s A Time Of Difficulties (7/18/2021) - Scholars find some good news in a world where democracy often swims against the political… 
Democracy Is Key To Battling Climate Change (7/3/2021) - Due to the separation of powers, democracy provides an alternative to compelling political action on… 
Democracy Is The Only Path To Social Harmony (6/20/2021) - The co-option and integration of "minority rights" that spans all social spheres is an inextricable… 
Journalists Fleeing Home Countries Find Few Safe Options (6/18/2021) - Governments around the world should establish emergency visas for journalists that would allow them to… 
Unlocking Global Democracy With Blockchain Technology (6/18/2021) - Democracy is still not entirely possible in some areas, emphasizing the need for decentralized solutions… 
The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy (6/11/2021) - Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish… 
The Mom Who Became Face Of Belarus Democracy (7/25/2021) - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya became the face of Belarus' pro-democracy campaign after her husband, a majoropposition figure… 
The Complicated Legacy Of The 19th Amendment (6/11/2021) - The 19th Amendment was ratified on June 4, 1919. The amendment, which was ratified a… 
Initiative Aims To Increase Female Representation In States (6/6/2021) - Vote Run Lead is a new initiative that seeks to improve the number of women… 
Dangerous Rise In Attacks On Guatemala Women Activists (5/25/2021) - Women judges and prosecutors fighting political corruption and impunity face abuse and persecution from the… 
Why More Indiana Women Running For Office Is Good For All (5/16/2021) - Women from both parties won seats in Indiana's new General Assembly but the state was… 
What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar (5/10/2021) - Myanmar's women have been at the helm of protests against the coup that led to… 
Should Parents’ Votes Count More? (7/27/2021) - GOP candidate for Ohio Senate seat, J. D. Vance, argues that America's childless left is… 
New Academic Center Aims To Strengthen Democracy (7/21/2021) - Rick Hasen and David Kaye, both law professors at UC Irvine, are co-directors of the… 
Youth Activists Turn Energy To 2021 Redistricting (7/17/2021) - Students are outlining how redistricting will impact future generations and are highlighting the need of… 
Youth Voting Takes A Hit From New GOP Laws (7/7/2021) - New Republican voter restriction bills are an attempt to suppress an increasingly diverse electorate powered… 
Library of Congress Paves Digital Democracy Path (7/2/2021) - From being called a tech laggard, the Library of Congress is now bringing history to… 
Can Civics Education Counter Threats To Democracy? (6/28/2021) - The new president of the Center for Civic Education argues that civics and constitutional education… Join the World Democracy Movement With DC!
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