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Chinese authorities wield sophisticated, ever-evolving tools to suppress dissent and maintain what they call “social stability.” Citizens are protesting anyway. Sometimes, they even win.
Last week's issue of the China Dissent Monitor (CDM), marked two years of Freedom House’s efforts to monitor these protests. With 6,400 events logged, CDM’s second anniversary is a good occasion to reflect on what we’ve learned about who is protesting in China, what it looks like, where it’s happening, and how often.
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When Everything
Is a Threat to Democracy
As the US Presidential election heats up, both major parties have claimed that American democracy is being attacked and undermined. Most of the electorate seems to agree. After years of democratic decline in the United States, voters are right to be concerned and vigilant. Freedom House Interim President shares that it's likely not for the reasons they think.
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Election Watch: Uzbekistan
Next month, Uzbekistan will hold parliamentary elections. While elections in Uzbekistan lack genuine competition, these are the first under a new system where half of the chamber’s seats will be elected by a majority of the vote share. Key digital interference issues to watch out for include arrests and Internet shutdowns and website blocks and information manipulation.
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The 2025 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations
Freedom House is seeking nominations for the 2025 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. The prize is made possible through the generosity of the Mark and Sushma Palmer Legacy Fund.
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Questions for the US Presidential Candidates
As debate season begins anew, Freedom House poses these questions to the presidential contenders about how they’ll work to uphold democracy and fundamental freedoms.
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Upcoming Events
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The State of World Democracy: A Retrospective on Elections Around the World
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Sept 6, 2024
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Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom
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Sept 6, 2024
1:30PM ET - 3:00PM ET
Freedom House in the News
The Year of Elections Has Been Good for Democracy
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(Foreign Affairs)
How Much Has Media Freedom Deteriorated In Hong Kong Since 2020?
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(Radio Free Asia)
Democracy Organizations Are The New Backbone Of Elections Reporting
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(Forbes)
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