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314 million people
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Sharp Democratic Decline in Hong Kong Fueling Current Unrest

August 15, 2019

Freedom House data shows downturn, alongside increased interference by Chinese government in local affairs.
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United States: White Nationalist Terrorism a Growing Threat to Our Democracy

August 5, 2019

The US government must take steps to recognize and combat the growing threat of white nationalist violence.
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Zimbabwe: Advancing Accountability for Postelection Violence

August 1, 2019

The United States imposes sanctions to condemn postelection violence against civilians by the Zimbabwe National Army in 2018.
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United States: Lawmakers Call for Release of Saudi Activists, Accountability for Khashoggi Murder

July 16, 2019

A bipartisan letter from members of Congress calls on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to defend human rights in Saudi Arabia.

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Allie Funk

Research Analyst, Freedom on the Net

Allie Funk serves as a Research Analyst on the Freedom on the Net team.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Internet Freedom
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Americas

Arch Puddington

Distinguished Fellow for Democracy Studies


Issues: 
Elections, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Europe

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The Democracy Project

A majority of Americans see democracy in the U.S. as weak and getting weaker, according to a national survey released by The Democracy Project, a joint initiative of Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.

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