A proposed modification to the penal code of Cuba might make support for independent journalists and media organizations illegal.
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.
‘Maus’ Is An Amazon Bestseller After Tennessee School Ban
A Tennessee school board banned a decades old novel about the Holocaust. The book titled “Maus” instead became an Amazon bestseller.
Hong Kong University Covers Up Tiananmen Crackdown Memorial
Hong Kong’s oldest university covered up one of the last public memorials to the deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown Saturday,
Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post
An Uzbek court sentenced a Muslim blogger to seven and a half years in prison for posting an innocuous message on Facebook.
Justice Breyer’s Biggest Impact On Election Law
With Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, it seems appropriate to offer some words about his legacy, Rick Hasen.
Third Journalist Killed In Mexico In Less Than A Month
Mexican authorities must immediately and thoroughly investigate the killing of reporter Lourdes Maldonado López, CPJ.
Mexican Photojournalist Shot And Killed In Tijuana
Martínez was ambushed just after noon at his residence in Tijuana, a coastal city just across the border from San Diego in California.
Turkish Journalist Arrested On Charge Of Insulting Erdogan
A Turkish court Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Erdogan.
‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ T-Shirts Banned From Australian Open
Tennis fans at the Australian Open were asked by tournament security to remove T-shirts bearing the words “Where is Peng Shuai?”
PODCAST: Sore Losers Are Bad For Democracy
Penn State’s Jim Piazza returns to the show this week to discuss a new study on why the loser’s consent is a critical part of a healthy democracy.