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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, Nothing Is
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After years of democratic decline in the United States, voters are right to be concerned and vigilant about threats to democracy ahead of the upcoming election—but likely not for the reasons they think. Read more below from Freedom House’s Interim President Nicole Bibbins Sedaca.
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Election Watch: Uzbekistan
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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 internet shutdowns, website blocks, and information manipulation.
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The 2025 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations
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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 Harris, Trump Ahead of Next Week’s Debate
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As debate season begins anew, Freedom House poses important questions to the US presidential contenders about how they’ll work to uphold democracy and fundamental freedoms.
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Freedom House in the News
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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