Crackdown on Chinese lawyers and human rights activists is sign of worsening arena for dissent
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.
Six Examples of Russian Artists Suffering From Crackdown
Declining freedoms evident in stories of Russian artists forced to respond to government meddling
New Tajikistan Media Law is Step in Wrong Direction
News outlets will be forced to quote exclusively from state-run Tajikistan media under new laws
6 Years and No Investigation Into Russian Journalist’s Death
Natalya Estemirova was killed investigating human rights abuse as Russian journalist in Chechnya
NGO Law is Major Setback For Cambodia Freedoms
Dictatorship taking steps away from democracy as NGOs find Cambodia freedoms heavily restricted
Reviewing Ever-Changing American Free Speech Legislation
A look at recent rulings and free speech legislation that directly impact elections of the future
Chinese Journalist Detention Raises Fresh Press Worries
Lawyer remains in prison after release of Chinese Journalist working for German newspaper Die Zeit
Recognizing Fallacies: Freedom of Thought
We would not become who we are by ourselves. It is through the interaction with others – e.g. family, peers, educational and religious institutions – that we are always becoming. In every society, ways of life – e.g. moral standards, sets of laws and knowledge – direct us.
New Chinese Internet Law Solidifies Repressive System
First web legalization in nation’s history sets permanent controls on the new Chinese internet
Cybersecurity Company’s Dictatorship Support Revealed
Hacking reveals company offering technology expertise across the world as dictatorship support