Arrested for criticizing government, Vietnam blogger Nguyen Huu Vinh faces prison if convicted
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.
Dear Trump Protesters
There is a fine line between being a protester and an agitator, and unfortunately, the protests as of late have been leaning on the side of agitation, and I refuse to participate. I commend those who peacefully protest Mr. Trump, it is your right.
2015 Record Violence Against Mexican Journalists
Epidemic of violence against Mexican journalists reached new levels last year with record assaults
Erdogan to Expand Turkish Extremism Laws to Target Critics
Proposed Turkish extremism laws would target critical journalists, politicians and academics
Russian Draft Law Penalizes Criticizing Putin
Encoding laws outlawing criticizing Putin in Russia is another step backward for the country
Turkish Newspaper Seizure is Another Disaster For Freedom
The ever increasing crackdown on freedom of the press in the strategically important country of Turkey that could have devastating results for the democratic world
Never Ending Quest For Free Speech in the Middle East
Despite decades of activism, free speech in the Middle East is still hard to find anywhere
Cambodian Facebook User Jailed For Posting Comment
Color revolution comments on Cambodian Facebook have led to jail sentence for Kong Raya
At the Anti-Trump Protest “Love Trumps Hate” in NYC
Today outside the Good Morning America Studios in Time Square, a counter / anti-Trump protest was held in response to votes from Tuesday’s presidential primaries which were focused on Donald Trump.
And So, We Have to Shift Narratives
Change is a societal norm. Yet many factors can boost, suspend, or thwart it. For instance, change in our democratic system can be confined by our dogmas, the media we are imposed by, the media we expose ourselves to, or persons with partisan authority and assets.