The popularity of the project still to be seen but one-time Republican Vice-Presidential candidate launches the Sarah Palin Channel aiming to fight pro-Obama bias in the media
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.
127 Years in Jail for Criticizing Iran on Facebook
Facebook posts criticizing Iran government lead to decades in jail for young writers
Potential FARC Amnesty Polarizing Post-Election Colombia
While many Colombians would agree that peace is the only way to end the violence that has given Colombia the honor of having one of the longest internal conflicts in history, and to secure economic growth, many have a drastically different point of view.
World’s Dissidents Using Tor Plugins to Stay Online
Increase in dissidents using Tor plugins for anonymity is keeping web free from government eyes
Election Reform Film Fundraising Ends Tuesday Afternoon
This Tuesday our film fundraising ends and we hope that you will join us by then!
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
New Laws Steadily Erode Southeast Asia Internet Freedom
Malaysia and Thailand leading steady decline in Asia internet freedom marking dramatic u-turn
Cuba Shuts Blog of Leading Democracy Activist
Hopes for political reform dashed again after regime in Cuba shuts blog for dissenting viewpoint
Is Singapore Silencing Dissent Over Corruption Scandal?
Despite vast wealth, non-democracy Singapore silencing dissent of blogger is dangerous decision
Iran Conservatives Ban on WhatsApp is Vetoed
Iran dictatorship sees rare success for openness to technology and media as ban on WhatsApp blocked by reformist President Hassan Rouhani capping a series of changes