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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.
Tech Community Consumed by Snowden Debate
International hacker and internet devotees have been deeply Consumed by Snowden and the widening NSA scandal
Government to Revisit Net Neutrality and Free Speech
Freedom of speech concerns emerge to revisit net neutrality with renewed government consideration
Life and Work of Sri Lanka Human Rights Activist
Recent passing of famed Sri Lanka human rights activist Sunila Abeysekera brings reminder of her gallant work and of challenges ahead in post-war country
What Does Fighting Chinese Corruption Look Like?
Fighting Chinese corruption is job of investigation unit after push following Bo Xilai show trial
An Appeal for New Writers
Written exchanges can enrich one’s life or hold it back, depending on how much attention and care one gives to them.
New York Times Refused to Destroy Snowden Documents
Government of England asked New York Times to destroy Snowden documents but was rebuffed
Sudan Journalist Receives Award for His Struggles
Faisal Mohammed Salih Sudan journalist receives award for reporting on Sudan’s genocidal dictatorship jailing many journalists and democracy dissidents
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Republicans to Avoid CNN, NBC Debates
Claiming overt bias in coverage of Hillary Clinton, Republicans to Avoid CNN, NBC debate