The South Sudan Journalists for Human Rights project aims to help local students build an independent national media capable of documenting the birth of new nation
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.
Bolivian Democracy and the Third Term of Morales
Weakness of opposition in coming vote is result of increasing assaults on Bolivian democracy
Syria War Journalists Dodge Dangers for Access to Conflict
Few professions risk violence and even torture as do modern Syria War journalists inside active conflict zones
Geraldo Rivera Political Fundraising Talent in Huge Demand
As far as celebrity politicians go he’s not the first idea that pops into your head but the popularity of these Geraldo Rivera political fundraising campaigns are clearly based on his extravagant and controversial personality as a daytime television host
NATO and Russia Twitter Battle Rages in Cyberspace
As divided Europe and cautious U.S. ponder next steps to increase support for Ukraine government, one propaganda front has been open since the beginning with the ongoing NATO vs. Russia Twitter battle
Arrested for Retweeting North Korea in the South?
After very public arrest of blogger in South Korea, local court finds that no law was broken by photographer who was retweeting North Korea propaganda messages
A Look at Sensationalist Newspaper Headlines for Fake News
As fake news shows like Jon Stewart’s Daily Show and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight proliferate, online copy editors have had a field day with sensationalist newspaper headlines
Julian Assange Says Will Soon Leave Ecuadorian Embassy
Julian Assange is wanted in Sweden on accusations of sex assaults is facing extradition to Stockholm and then possibly to the United States following a document dump of military cables in 2010 which caused controversy all around the world.
China Corruption Activist Freed From Jail
Jail term of popular China corruption activist and journalist came after his exposure of top leaders
China Tries to Censor Anti-Communist Party Hackers
Tightly-controlled government news channels taken over by anti-Communist Party hackers in glitch