Despite rigid political system, Azerbaijan writer, a famous screenwriter, is planning to be President
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.
Ron Paul Launches Libertarian Internet TV
GOP heavyweight Ron Paul continues lifetime of activism with new Libertarian internet TV channel
Most Federal Employees Not Allowed Media Contact
Workers have been losing freedoms and transparency as federal employees not allowed media contact
Dissident Blogger Ends Successful Vietnam Hunger-Strike
Dictatorship relieved as prominent jailed dissident blogger ends successful Vietnam hunger-strike
The Media, Meet the Press and Cronyism
Legalized corruption talk on Meet the Press and cronyism in America’s concentrated media market
Knowing Politician’s Weakness Can Be a Good Thing
Often we hear more about a Politician’s weakness than their positives even when they do well
Syria Civil War: Al-Jazeera vs. Al-Arabiya News
Two TV news media groups Al-Al-Jazeera vs. Al-Arabiya have represented opposing sides in Syria civil war
Death of Respected Journalist Marked by Friends
White House Reporter Helen Thomas was know for her skepticism leading up to the Iraq War and longtime investigative reporting and colleagues morn death of respected journalist
The iPhone and Occupy Turkey
With the lessons of the country’s recent past, the government must embrace the growing diversity of opinion and culture that advancing technology inevitably brings and will continue to bring.
Popular Turkey Opposition Newspapers Shut Down
Increasingly violent government seems to be worsening as Turkey opposition newspapers shut down