Survey reveals continued persecution and repression of journalists increasingly jailed worldwide needs new solutions
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.
More Must be Done to Protect Journalists
To protect journalists facing increasing repression worldwide, they need support from unified international community
World’s Best Grassroots Human Rights Journalists
Rise in grassroots citizen journalists who use video and smartphones to cover news in their countries
Green, Libertarian, Constitution Parties Fight Ballot Access Case
Coalition of Green, Libertarian, Constitution Parties fighting to be represented on Pennsylvania ballot
VIDEO: Kenya Journalists Protest Against New Law
Kenya has passed new curbs on freedom of speech that have ignited protests by journalist community
Government Clamps Down on Defiant China Journalist
Defiant China journalist and investigator Luo Changping is removed from his job at major newspaper
President Vetoes Draconian Kenya Media Law
Worrisome draconian Kenya media law is vetoed by Kenya’s President in welcome sign for speech
White House off Limits to Press
The problem isn’t only the fact that the White House is holding meetings closed to the press- it’s compounded by the issue that these ‘closed meetings’ are publicly displayed by their own media service, with no independent measure of the events and details surrounding the meetings.White House off Limits
Egypt’s New Speech Restrictions Widely Denounced
Leaders are playing with fire by instituting Egypt’s new speech restrictions in harsh control of and increased crimes for speech, press, and protests
Mass Kenya Protests Seek Press Freedom
African country has seen series of new laws causing concern for democracy’s progress as Kenya protests seek press freedom