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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.

Vietnam Urged To Free Prominent Activist Blogger

April 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vietnam Urged To Free Prominent Activist Blogger

The Vietnamese authorities should immediately drop all charges and release the well-known blogger Nguyen Lan Thang, Human Rights Watch said today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Vietnam

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

Abdessalem Bouchouareb has been convicted in Algeria as part of an ongoing media crackdown, raising worries over press freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

People don’t carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot of likes on social media.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

Senator Whitney Westerfield has re-introduced a data privacy bill to give consumers more control over personal information online in Kentucky. 

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

Proposed EU regulation will increase public scrutiny of paid political messaging, restrict distribution of political ads based on individual sensitivities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Transparency, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet

March 16, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet

2022 saw significant online ecosystem changes that have the potential to further erode global democratic systems and values.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

With the arrest of Japanese photographer Michiko Kiseki Hong Kong’s media repression has been expanded to foreign journalists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won’t be intimidated…

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Journalism and Free Speech

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China

January 28, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech

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Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation (4/27/2023) - Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…

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China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough… Continue Reading
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison (3/13/2022) - The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after… Continue Reading
TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need (3/10/2022) - Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda. Continue Reading
Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri (3/7/2022) - Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman's security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri. Continue Reading

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Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep (3/14/2023) - Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.
A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote (2/8/2023) - New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from... having a say in changing…
World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.