Human rights groups have called for the release of three Lao migrant workers
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.
The Onion’s ClickHole Rebrands as PatriotHole
News satire organization announced that it has rebranded its “ClickHole” site as “PatriotHole”
On Offensive Political Comedy and the Daily Show
Social media users are quick to descend on comedians eager to transgress ever-shifting social norms
Latest on the Libertarian Party’s Media Strategy
It is a first. Libertarian Party seeks official press secretary in bid to woo news media
Does True Democracy Even Exist and is it Obtainable?
Democracy is a complicated ideology to grasp not least because it is a rather personal thing, it means things to different people. As a result of this it has transpired to take many different forms.
No Slowdown in Plague of Violence Against Mexico Journalists
Mexico is not a war zone, and yet it is one of the most dangerous places in the world for reporters
Global Attacks on Human Rights Activists at Crisis Point
Amnesty International launches campaign to highlight worsening situation for human rights activists
Violence Plagues African Journalists, Activists and Protesters
Human rights defenders, journalists and protesters in West and Central Africa face high levels of persecution
On the Challenges to Press Freedom in the Digital Age
Journalists from around the world gathered last week at the Jerusalem Press Club for a conference
Do Media’s Fake Polls Threaten U.S. Democracy?
Time to admit the 2016 presidential election corporate media polls were just simply wrong