Increasingly violent government seems to be worsening as Turkey opposition newspapers shut down
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.
Jordan Dictatorship in Media Clampdown
Websites blocked as growing signs Jordan dictatorship in media clampdown on local journalism
Green Party in Ferocious Defense of Data Leakers
The Green Party is coming to the defense of data leakers Pfc. Bradley Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden
Crackdown Continues as New Vietnam Blogger Detained
Dictatorship increasing press censorship with assault on journalism as Vietnam blogger detained
Another Vietnam Blogger Jailed by Dictatorship
More political activists suffer repression at hands of dictatorship as Vietnam blogger jailed
Protests Demand Singapore Freedom of Speech
Wealthy nation has little progress towards full democracy despite persistent calls from city-state’s population for Singapore freedom of speech
Anger at Jordan Dictatorship Free Press Clampdown
Nervous leadership has instituted new curbs on freedom of speech in Jordan dictatorship free press clampdown
Tunisia Professor’s Trial Brings Free Speech Worries
Freedom of speech at question in charges brought in closely watched Tunisia professor’s trial
Supreme Court Limits Voting Process Media Access
Refusals to take up case reflects power of Supreme Court over voting process media access laws
Uganda Media Crackdown Sparks Protests
Massive citizen protests against government of Uganda media crackdown and increased censorship