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Chrystie Flournoy Swiney, The Conversation
Democracy is decaying around the world, one law at a time
From India to Poland to America, even historically strong democracies are passing legislation that makes it harder and riskier to engage in peaceful protests.
Chrystie Flournoy Swiney, The Conversation
· Apr 07, 2019 · 11:30 pm
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