Information Minister joins President Thein Sein in meeting where Burma journalists demand freedom
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.
Announcing the Unsold Stories Writing Competition
Underground artists are not only gifted artists, but they have emotional, business and planning skills. The Rowayat Literary Journal and The Forgotten Writers Foundation are honored to collaborate together to launch the Unsold Stories writing competition to support underground artists.
Jail for Reporting on China State Owned Company Corruption
Another confirmation that reporting on government corruption in China state owned company will land journalists in jail
The Judgement Stand: Stereotyping Poverty
The welfare system was not invented by the poor. It is meant to be a response to the state of poverty produced by the financial crisis characteristic of capitalist economies. The workforce reduction in an economic crisis automatically and inevitably produces a level of unemployment that is not accidental.
Planet Mars: Our Vanished Alter Ego?
Perhaps, if Mars had the same beginnings that history has revealed to us on Earth, and that, for a time, it may have been magnificent, that if somehow it lost its way and destroyed itself, hopefully we can take a different path.
Hong Kong Protests Recede in Test of Umbrella Revolution
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Umbrella Revolution in publicity duel with Chinese dictatorship
Students Offer Free Hong Kong Protest Translation
With tens of thousands marching for democracy in a major Chinese city, locals show their creativity and determination with offer of Hong Kong protest translation made for free by students
Hong Kong Protests Censored in China Mainland
China is wary of democracy spreading nationwide so all Hong Kong protests censored in media
Helping with the Refugee Crisis at the Border: A Photo Essay
Think, how bad can things be that a woman leaves her country, not even speaking Spanish —never mind English— because she fears for her life? How can anyone say that she wants to leave her homeland, to come to a country where she does not understand and is not understood?
Colbert Takes on ISIS Response of Political Pundits
Obama and Fox News better watch out because comedian and fake news anchor Stephen Colbert takes on ISIS controversy by poking fun at political football it as become in Congress