Hong Kong University officials have dismantled the ‘pillar of shame’ erected to memorialize the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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.
China Ordered Amazon to Delete Reviews of Xi Jinping’s Book
Amazon.com Inc.’s efforts to gain favor with China included muzzling criticism of President Xi Jinping’s book on its Chinese website.
Dominion Voting Wins Decision In Lawsuit Against Fox News
In a recent development, Dominion Voting has won a decision in the defamation lawsuit it brought against conservative media, Fox News.
Journalists In China Face ‘nightmare’ Worthy Of Mao Era
What Xi Jinping has done is create a “nightmare” of media tyranny reminiscent of Mao’s era, with Hong Kong journalism in “freefall.”
Cuba Urged To End Repression Of Artists
Over 300 major figures from the art world have called out Cuba, asking it to put an end to state-sponsored violence against artists.
Trump News Site Targets Election Workers, Wave Of Menace
After helping peddle false claims of Trump’s stolen victory in 2020 Trump news sites have now chosen election workers as their target.
How better journalism, media defend democracy from polarization, disinformation
Polarization and disinformation are two important threats to democracy. Better journalism and media can defend democracy against these ills.
US Urges China to Allow Journalists Freedom at Beijing Olympics
The United States has asked China’s communist regime not to limit access or mobility of journalists covering the 2022 Winter Olympics.
A ‘new ecosystem’ of pro-democracy actors countering disinformation
During his speech to the Dutch Parliament last Friday, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau argued that disinformation poses a threat to democracy.
China Attempts to Block Cultural Events in Germany, Italy
Chinese diplomats’ attempts to cancel cultural events they deem critical of Beijing recently succeeded in Germany, failing in Italy.