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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.
Where Banned Russian Artwork is Collected
Increasing censorship at home has led to collection of Russian artwork in Uzbekistan collection
Election Commercials Are Big Bucks For Media Empires
Post-Citizens United era has proved to be boon to media companies with endless election commercials
10 Ways to Get Arrested in Russian Police State
Freedom of expression hardly exists anymore after imposition of Putin’s new Russian police state
Pressing Eritrean Dictatorship to Free Journalists
Building a movement to increase pressure on Eritrean dictatorship for release of jailed journalists
2015 Press Freedom Sees Dramatic Declines
Conditions deteriorated sharply, as journalists around the world faced mounting restrictions on the free flow of news
Journalist is Latest Victim of Chinese Free Speech Crackdown
Government attacks on Chinese free speech continue to snare best proponents of people’s rights
Indian Net Neutrality Battle Just Heating Up
American tech giants Facebook and Amazon target decision on important Indian net neutrality rules
Five More Venezuelan Newspapers Shut By Government
President Maduro pressure on Venezuelan newspapers leading to new wave of opposition news closures
Political Comedians Targeted by Modern Dictators
State power increasingly abused as artists and political comedians targeted by sensitive tyrants