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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.
Presidential Debate Viewership Has Skyrocketed, But Why?
Research reveals why the first Trump Clinton Presidential debate viewership numbers will be huge
Comedian Lewis Black Takes Aim at Corrupt Corporate News
The dominance of corporate news causing chaos in modern elections according to political comedian Lewis Black
Researchers Detail New Psychological Election Stress Disorder
The cure for election stress disorder seems to be to avoid political news according to first research on phenomenon
Landmark Study Finds Internet Reduces Voter Turnout
Study details how rise of Internet reduces voter turnout by overwhelming voters with unfiltered information
America’s Ever Declining Trust in News Media
People’s ever declining trust in media is a dangerous sign amid industry struggles and rise of internet news
Rewrite of European Copyright Laws Highlights Challenges Ahead
Getting balance between freedom and property rights for the internet age is challenge for European copyright laws
How the Boom in Internet Video Impacts Modern Voting
Internet video, like television before it, has reduced the value of traditional text based political journalism
Conference Examines Revival of Cuban Internet Freedom
Journalism and free speech are stifled thanks to government restrictions on Cuban internet freedom
The Zimbabwe Satirists Using Comedy Against Corruption
Actors in ‘State of the Nation’ acting troupe are an example of how Zimbabwe satirists are challenging authority