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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.
Journalists Face Harassment as Russia Olympics Nears
Putin dictatorship seems likely to repress activities of foreign journalists with harassment as Russia Olympics nears
Mali Journalists March for Fallen Colleagues
Murder of two colleagues denounced as Mali journalists march against violence wave toward press
Activists Warn of Coming Sri Lanka Press Crackdown
Violent police confrontation with journalists warning of more repressive Sri Lanka press crackdown
New Russia Media Clampdown Related to Pussy Riot
Human rights groups warn of new wave of repression for journalism during Russia media clampdown
Sad Truth About Whistleblowers Exposing Government Crimes
Whistleblowers exposing government crime and wrongdoing are often punished in current system
Sudan Journalist Battles Dictatorship Repression
Uncovering systematic abuses, Sudan journalist battles dictatorship and receives award for work
China Press Freedom Watchdog in Rare Call For Action
Rare criticism of government repression of journalists from internal China press freedom watchdog
Popular Jailed Vietnam Dissident Wins Award
Popular jailed Vietnam dissident was imprisoned for supporting democracy through social media
Journalists Call for Cuban and Venezuelan Press Freedom
Both Cuban and Venezuelan press freedom most repressed in Americas with situation worsening