Indian musician Taru Dalmia is convinced his reggae sounds can play a role in political activism
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.
Why Saudi Trump Protesters Didn’t Show Up
There is a very good reason Trump didn’t see “a single hint of a protester” in Saudi Arabia
Germany Demands Release of Detained Congo Journalist
Reporter Antediteste Niragira was arrested by the Congolese intelligence service on Wednesday
A Powerhouse for US Democracy: The Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice uses a multipronged approach to pursue social justice
New Wave of Turkey Journalist Arrest Warrants in Istanbul
An Istanbul court issued on Friday arrest warrants for four journalists at a daily newspaper
How Photo Editing Makes People Distrust Information Online
New survey revealed 93 percent of Americans believe that online photos have been edited
Venezuela’s Maduro Veers Back Toward Dictatorship
Time is running out for Venezuela, a nation of 31 million with the world’s largest reserves of crude oil
Inside Putin’s Campaign to Destroy US Democracy
The former spymaster may well have overplayed his hand in trying to tilt the 2016 U.S. election
Arrested Thai Activist Getting Human Rights Award
A Thai law student arrested for sharing a critical article about his country’s new king is this year’s winner
Rights Groups Condemn Harsh Prison Sentence Against Lao Workers
Human rights groups have called for the release of three Lao migrant workers