NYT defends decision to disclose key details about the whistleblower whose complaint against President Trump has sparked an impeachment inquiry.
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.
Global Voices: Journalism Under Threat in Nicaragua
National Press Club International Correspondents Committee and Press Freedom Team hosts a discussion on “Global Voices: Journalism Under Threat in Nicaragua.”
Event: Commemorating the life of Jamal Khashoggi one year on
Project on Middle East Democracy, 12 other human rights and press freedom organizations to host event on Capitol Hill to commemorate Jamal Khashoggi’s life.
California trip shows Trump doesn’t always hate the media
Trump’s media animosity is legendary. However Trump made a show of conviviality towards reporters traveling with him to California aboard AirForce One.
Moscow Protests’ Rare Show of Defiance & Solidarity
A growing number of Russian entertainers joined in a rare show of defiance and solidarity, in support of an actor who they say was wrongfully convicted
‘Harder edge’ to China’s sharp power threatens democracies
China’s expansionism is detrimental to the democratic West in many respects. Europe and the U.S. need to wake up to the challenge, says a leading analyst.
Trump’s attack on Joy Reid a reminder of how the President sees the Press
“Who the hell is Joy-Ann Reid? Never met her, she knows ZERO about me, has NO talent”, Trump lashed out at the MSNBC journalist, a reminder of how the President sees the press.
Nepal should amend Laws undermining free expression
The government of Nepal should revise several pieces of draft legislation that threaten to undermine the right to freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch.
Media takes hits in bitter partisan era
News media is taking hits from all sides, underscoring bitter partisan divide and fierce war over “official story” coming from President Trump’s Washington.
What are the chances that democracy will survive if the media fails?
In countries where a free press was just beginning to emerge rising authoritarianism, social media cannibalization of audience is threatening its reversal.