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.
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.
Indian Student Free Speech Protesters Battle Censorship
Sedition row brings anti-government Indian student free speech protests to leading university
A Personal Account of Reporting on the 2010 Arab Spring
A reporter witnessed all the hope and despair brought by the 2010 Arab Spring revolutions
Hong Kong TV is New Battleground in Struggle With China
Increasing mainland control over Hong Kong TV programming and content is creating fresh tensions
Voter ID Podcast Examines Impact on Minority Voting
Harris County USA releases expert discussion in voter ID podcast showing minorities bear cost
Indian Journalists Struggle With Government Pressure
Ongoing crisis sees Indian journalists struggle against undue influence of overreaching government
Museum Exhibit Examines Technology of Election Journalism
Newseum exhibit on modern election journalism features CNN, Facebook and Instagram tech
The Danger of Clickbait Journalism and Sensationalism
The rise of Clickbait journalism is a challenge to reasonably productive political discourse
Hong Kong Democracy Hopes Are Suddenly Fading
How China has dialed back Hong Kong democracy hopes through its recent crackdown
Growing Threats to Hong Kong Press Freedoms
Disappearance of multiple booksellers critical of China is worry for Hong Kong press freedoms