Across the globe new technologies and increasing state power have led to repression of journalism
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.
UN Calls for Ethiopia Release of Journalist Prisoners
Growing crackdown and repression of free press means Ethiopia release of journalists unlikely
VIDEO: Making the Argument Against National Popular Vote
Many against national popular vote and for the Electoral College are those who support rural power
As Europe Looks to Africa, Remember the Journalists
Democratic government and a free press must be central as post-colonial Europe looks to Africa
Cambodia Police Attack Freedom of Expression Protest
Fresh peaceful march against repression of free speech again sees Cambodia police attack crowd
Blocking Youtube and Twitter? Not a Big Deal
I spent hours everyday online. All of a sudden, the Chinese government was blocking YouTube. That content could not be found on any websites within the Great Firewall. I was depressed for a while, until I learnt the magic of VPN.
PM Committed to Turkey Facebook and YouTube Ban
Turkey Facebook and YouTube ban sign of worsening rights in once admired Turkey political system
Somaliland Journalists Facing Increasing Violence
New report details threats to Somaliland journalist community under siege from all sides
Koch Brother Influence Becomes Political Topic of the Day
Talking heads from TV entertainment news and columnists trade blows over Koch Brother influence
The Retirement of India’s First Modern Corruption Fighter
Revelations by India’s first modern corruption fighter Subhash Agrawal include exposing corrupt preparations for the Commonwealth Games and the infamously extravagant bathrooms of the national Planning Commission