News reports about Algerian dictator’s ill health have been vigorously repressed by force
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.
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Associated Press and allies furious over NSA information gathering and media privacy violation
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Repressive Azerbaijan dictatorship in new internet control clampdown on internet freedom
Call for Protection of Activists in Egypt
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Chinese girl’s fake suicide of migrant worker supported by protesters wary of government’s role