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# democracy - Wednesday 20 November, 2019

US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong Democracy

US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong

Wed 7:06 AM 8,240 Views 22 Comments

A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.

# democracy - Saturday 26 October, 2019

Why was there such a big fuss over 'Votegate' and what happens next? Democracy

Why was there such a big fuss over 'Votegate' and what happens next?

Oct 26th 2019, 7:30 AM 10,458 Views 49 Comments

There have been calls for a review of the voting system, but some TDs have said deputies simply need to follow the rules.

# democracy - Wednesday 16 October, 2019

'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech Crisis This post contains videos

'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech

Oct 16th 2019, 7:34 AM 9,264 Views 5 Comments

The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests.

# democracy - Monday 9 September, 2019

Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing Democracy

Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing

Sep 9th 2019, 8:37 AM 6,537 Views 20 Comments

Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.

# democracy - Thursday 29 August, 2019

Hong Kong police ban pro-democracy rally over fears of violence by protesters Democracy

Hong Kong police ban pro-democracy rally over fears of violence by protesters

Aug 29th 2019, 7:17 AM 5,312 Views 8 Comments

It follows a return to violence during protests in the region last weekend.

# democracy - Sunday 18 August, 2019

Hundreds of thousands attend another huge protest in Hong Kong Democracy

Hundreds of thousands attend another huge protest in Hong Kong

Aug 18th 2019, 5:35 PM 15,987 Views 28 Comments

Weeks of demonstrations have plunged the city into crisis.

# democracy - Saturday 17 August, 2019

'We wouldn’t like to see Tiananmen Square happen again' - Hong Kong citizens in Ireland on why they support the protests Hong Kong

'We wouldn’t like to see Tiananmen Square happen again' - Hong Kong citizens in Ireland on why they support the protests

Aug 17th 2019, 9:30 PM 13,075 Views 20 Comments

Hong Kongers in Ireland believe there is no end in sight for protesters.

'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong Democracy

'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong

Aug 17th 2019, 5:47 PM 8,056 Views 13 Comments

Rival pro-democracy and pro-government demonstrations were held in the city today.

# democracy - Sunday 2 June, 2019

Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced? A Costly Lesson

Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced?

Jun 2nd 2019, 10:00 PM 34,248 Views 99 Comments

The history of e-voting in Ireland is a long, winding, costly saga.

# democracy - Saturday 1 June, 2019

Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting Democracy

Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting

Jun 1st 2019, 7:01 AM 21,737 Views 74 Comments

Fewer than half of poll respondents thought it was a good idea.

# democracy - Tuesday 21 May, 2019

Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy Opinion

Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy

May 21st 2019, 7:00 AM 10,228 Views 36 Comments

Citizens of some cities will vote on Friday as to whether to introduce a directly elected mayor – the move would boost local government, writes Deiric Ó Broin .

# democracy - Thursday 16 May, 2019

Taoiseach says any protests against expected Trump visit 'allowed and welcomed' Democracy

Taoiseach says any protests against expected Trump visit 'allowed and welcomed'

May 16th 2019, 12:28 PM 36,198 Views 161 Comments

Both the Labour party and the Social Democrats have spoken out against Trump’s visit, stating he is “not welcome in Ireland”.

# democracy - Sunday 14 April, 2019

Sudan wants the international community to back its new military rulers Democratic Transition

Sudan wants the international community to back its new military rulers

Apr 14th 2019, 2:31 PM 7,302 Views 5 Comments

The plea came from its foreign ministry.

# democracy - Thursday 7 March, 2019

Opinion: The Venezuelan government must go - it has failed its people and become utterly corrupt Opinion

Opinion: The Venezuelan government must go - it has failed its people and become utterly corrupt

Mar 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 8,578 Views 133 Comments

Venezuela, once among the richest countries in Latin-America, now needs food aid. Only free and fair elections can save the country, writes Eamon Stack.

# democracy - Saturday 9 February, 2019

Opinion: Ireland is wrong about Venezuela - US regime change never brings improvement Opinion

Opinion: Ireland is wrong about Venezuela - US regime change never brings improvement

Feb 9th 2019, 7:30 PM 22,183 Views 192 Comments

‘An impressive spin campaign has been waged to create an illusion that all ‘civilised nations’ support regime change in Venezuela – similar to the ‘grand alliance’ which invaded Iraq’, writes Eilis Ryan.

# democracy - Wednesday 2 January, 2019

The Government wants you to tell it how to make voting easier Electoral Reform

The Government wants you to tell it how to make voting easier

Jan 2nd 2019, 12:37 PM 10,040 Views 97 Comments

The Government now intends to reform and modernise the electoral registration process.

# democracy - Wednesday 5 September, 2018

Opinion: On either side of the Atlantic, a disregard for verifiable facts has increasingly become the norm Read Me

Opinion: On either side of the Atlantic, a disregard for verifiable facts has increasingly become the norm

Sep 5th 2018, 7:00 AM 12,983 Views 52 Comments

Simon Foy examines politics in the era of Donald Trump, taking in fake news, allegations about Jeremy Corbyn, and the behaviour of Boris Johnson.

# democracy - Saturday 1 April, 2017

Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay Dictatorship Fears

Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay

Apr 1st 2017, 3:10 PM 7,805 Views 4 Comments

Offices were ransacked and 30 people were injured as a demonstration turned violent.

# democracy - Sunday 18 December, 2016

Poll: Are you confident the Citizens' Assembly will resolve the issue of abortion? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are you confident the Citizens' Assembly will resolve the issue of abortion?

Dec 18th 2016, 7:30 PM 10,611 Views 84 Comments

A recommendation will likely be made before the end of March.

# democracy - Tuesday 22 November, 2016

Opinion: Allow emigrants and young people vote for real democracy Voting Rights

Opinion: Allow emigrants and young people vote for real democracy

Nov 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM 214 Views 88 Comments

Extending voting rights to emigrants and young people aged 16 and 17 would strengthen, expand and enrich our democratic system, writes James Doorley.

# democracy - Sunday 20 November, 2016

Angela Merkel has decided to run for a fourth term to 'defend democratic values' Germany

Angela Merkel has decided to run for a fourth term to 'defend democratic values'

Nov 20th 2016, 6:17 PM 8,813 Views 70 Comments

Although she knows re-election will not be a “cakewalk”.

# democracy - Wednesday 26 October, 2016

'Hullabaloo over EU's best trade deal in history makes no sense', says Irish MEP CETA

'Hullabaloo over EU's best trade deal in history makes no sense', says Irish MEP

Oct 26th 2016, 6:05 AM 19,084 Views 52 Comments

A French-speaking region of Belgium called Wallonia has voted against the trade agreement CETA – and because of this, the deal will most likely not go ahead.

# democracy - Saturday 16 July, 2016

Why is there a coup happening in Turkey? Explainer

Why is there a coup happening in Turkey?

Jul 16th 2016, 12:52 AM 76,275 Views 57 Comments

Why is this happening? TheJournal.ie takes a look at the background.

# democracy - Friday 15 July, 2016

Turkey coup: Military says it has taken over - but thousands take to the street to protest Military Takeover

Turkey coup: Military says it has taken over - but thousands take to the street to protest

Jul 15th 2016, 9:25 PM 168,468 Views 330 Comments

The military said it has “completely taken over the administration of the country” but President Erdogan has urged people to take to the streets.

# democracy - Tuesday 21 June, 2016

The Debate Room: Should Britain leave the EU? An Irish perspective Debate Room

The Debate Room: Should Britain leave the EU? An Irish perspective

Jun 21st 2016, 7:00 AM 292 Views 90 Comments

As the referendum on Brexit approaches, we ask two people living in England for their views

# democracy - Friday 26 February, 2016

Here's the great TheJournal.ie guide to voting in an Irish election Rock The Vote

Here's the great TheJournal.ie guide to voting in an Irish election

Feb 26th 2016, 8:30 AM 30,090 Views 43 Comments

Everything you ever wanted to know about voting, but were too afraid to ask…

# democracy - Friday 29 January, 2016

From The Daily Edge A cute kid just made the perfect election request to a Dublin candidate Hamocracy

A cute kid just made the perfect election request to a Dublin candidate

Jan 29th 2016, 4:22 PM 6,342 Views 1 Comment

‘Just wanted to see if I could get a hamster’.

# democracy - Sunday 24 May, 2015

This referendum will be remembered as a victory for equality, democracy and love Opinion

This referendum will be remembered as a victory for equality, democracy and love

May 24th 2015, 12:00 PM 120 Views 153 Comments

This historic vote has served as a catalyst for profound social change by prompting us to think beyond our narrow self-interests and helping us to overcome some of our deepest fears.

# democracy - Saturday 31 January, 2015

Column: So, you've made it into government? Here's how to avoid a democratic revolution Lip Service

Column: So, you've made it into government? Here's how to avoid a democratic revolution

Jan 31st 2015, 12:00 PM 171 Views 35 Comments

Congratulations, you’ve been elected! Luckily you can avoid living up to any promises you’ve made – just follow this guide.

# democracy - Wednesday 31 December, 2014

Vincent Browne set to take 'democracy television' on the road People Power

Vincent Browne set to take 'democracy television' on the road

Dec 31st 2014, 6:45 AM 6,340 Views 16 Comments

‘The People’s Debate with Vincent Browne’ will be visiting north county Dublin, Galway, Wicklow and Clare next year.

# democracy - Tuesday 25 November, 2014

Poll: Should we lower the voting age in Ireland? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should we lower the voting age in Ireland?

Nov 25th 2014, 8:50 AM 11,726 Views 116 Comments

The Taoiseach has said there will be a referendum on it next year – do you think it’s a good idea?

# democracy - Thursday 20 November, 2014

Opinion: Is it any wonder protests turn nasty when they make fools out of those who believe? Democracy

Opinion: Is it any wonder protests turn nasty when they make fools out of those who believe?

Nov 20th 2014, 8:00 AM 24 Views 73 Comments

Like many, events of last week and last weekend have shaken my certainty in Irish democracy. The wicked go unpunished and the good go unrewarded.

# democracy - Monday 10 November, 2014

Opinion: Irish Water protests show exactly why we need direct democracy Having Your Say

Opinion: Irish Water protests show exactly why we need direct democracy

Nov 10th 2014, 7:37 PM 80 Views 135 Comments

This week the Government will respond to a recommendation to hold a referendum about placing a citizens’ initiative provision in the Constitution.

# democracy - Saturday 18 October, 2014

Protesters in Hong Kong have retaken their protest camp Umbrella Revolution

Protesters in Hong Kong have retaken their protest camp

Oct 18th 2014, 9:52 AM 3,500 Views 11 Comments

Protesters are angry at what they see as China’s interference with Hong Kong’s independence.

# democracy - Wednesday 15 October, 2014

Video of Hong Kong police beating handcuffed protester hikes tensions Dark Alley This post contains videos

Video of Hong Kong police beating handcuffed protester hikes tensions

Oct 15th 2014, 9:20 AM 6,318 Views 16 Comments

Police have begun raiding protest sites and tearing down barricades

# democracy - Tuesday 14 October, 2014

IN PICTURES: Hong Kong protesters battle police to build bamboo barricades Occupy Central

IN PICTURES: Hong Kong protesters battle police to build bamboo barricades

Oct 14th 2014, 8:57 PM 5,917 Views 1 Comment

THIS AIN’T OVER.

Poll: Should we scrap 'Budget day'? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should we scrap 'Budget day'?

Oct 14th 2014, 9:28 AM 8,635 Views 30 Comments

We’d still have to pay tax if it existed or not.

# democracy - Monday 6 October, 2014

Protests dwindle as Hong Kong goes back to work Pro-democracy

Protests dwindle as Hong Kong goes back to work

Oct 6th 2014, 8:12 AM 4,557 Views 11 Comments

Schools have reopened and civil servants have returned to work today.

# democracy - Saturday 4 October, 2014

Thousands gather for defiant peace rally in Hong Kong Democracy

Thousands gather for defiant peace rally in Hong Kong

Oct 4th 2014, 7:57 PM 6,127 Views 5 Comments

The city’s chief secretary has again urged them to leave.

# democracy - Wednesday 1 October, 2014

Opinion: The peaceful anarchy of Hong Kong's student protesters is infectious Democracy

Opinion: The peaceful anarchy of Hong Kong's student protesters is infectious

Oct 1st 2014, 8:00 PM 28 Views 31 Comments

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests gained a momentum of their own after the catastrophic miscalculation to fire tear gas at peaceful demonstrators.

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