A coalition for secure elections sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr Wednesday over his comments calling for “backdoor” through encryption.
Journalism and Free Speech articles on Democracy Chronicles
A basic necessity in a democratic society, is journalism and free speech play a central role in creating a system of checks and balance, and in distributing power equally between governments, businesses, individuals, and other social entities. Access to verifiable information gathered by independent media sources, which adhere to journalistic standards, can also be of service to ordinary citizens, by empowering them with the tools they need in order to participate in the political process. Also see our articles on Civil Rights.
Media Restrictions on Impeachment Trial Further Limits Transparency
Common Cause President Karen H. Flynn has issued a statement condemning media restrictions in impeachment trial as blatant attempt to limit transparency.
South Africa to Strip Refugees’ Status for Any Political Act
A deeply ironic new law now allows South Africa to strip refugees of asylum status if they engage in any political activity related to their home countries.
The FCC should not have allowed the eminent shrinking of the Dayton Daily News: Dayton Mayor
Reliance on the Dayton Daily News for information for people in Dayton, Ohio, may suffer setback due to the recent acquisition of owner, Cox Media.
How news coverage gets geo-fragmented
National news outlets provide different push notifications at different times to local and national audiences.
China’s annus horribilis: Authoritarian turn ‘challenges the world’
DW reported detention and disappearance of dozen or more lawyers and activists in final days of 2019 as part of Chinese government’s end of year crack-down.
Latest Arrests Spawn Climate of Fear for Activists, Journalists in Tanzania
Rights groups say Tanzania’s government has reduced the democratic space in the country by arresting critics and shutting down news outlets.
African Govts Urged to Protect Human Rights Through Internet Freedom, Digital Integration
Congress member Karen Bass has introduced a resolution that calls on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom.
Last independent media voice in Egypt facing escalating pressure
Egyptian forces targeted one of the last remaining independent news outlets Saturday, arresting and detaining a journalist in an undisclosed location.
New York Times defends publishing information on whistleblower
NYT defends decision to disclose key details about the whistleblower whose complaint against President Trump has sparked an impeachment inquiry.