Among the widening campaign of post-coup arrests snags Turkish satirists famous for making fun of government
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.
Towns That Ban Political Lawn Signs Spark Controversy
Question over whether political lawn signs are constitutionally protected free speech or something else
Turkish President Using Coup Attempt to Shut Down Free Speech
Since the attempt was crushed by forces and police who stayed loyal to the government, President Erdogan has been using the coup as an excuse to shut down opposing voice in the country
Long Term Effect of the Corporate Personhood Debate
Citizen’s United launched the unusual concept of corporate personhood into the national discussion
The Broader Impact of Zimbabwean Hashtag Activism
Recent explosion in political protest arose from campaign of unusual Zimbabwean hashtag activism
Technology Overcomes Turkish Internet Cut During Coup
Social media was abuzz with commentary and first-person media despite Turkish internet cut
A Hostile Environment For Algerian Media Freedom
Intimidation of journalists by authorities has been designed to limit Algerian media freedom
New Methods of Repression Tactics Target World’s Journalists
Modern dictatorships using a new generation of repression tactics to stop journalists from reporting
Behind the Political Campaign Trademark and Copyright Troubles
Free speech concerns amidst political campaign trademark and copyright controversies
Thai Journalist Arrested in Continuing Free Press Crackdown
Thai journalist Taweesak Kerdpoka criticized the junta’s proposed constitution and landed in prison