Journalism for Human Rights launches push for development of independent Aboriginal Canadian media
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.
US Protest Massive Media Privacy Violation
Associated Press and allies furious over NSA information gathering and media privacy violation
Azerbaijan Dictatorship in New Internet Controls
Repressive Azerbaijan dictatorship in new internet control clampdown on internet freedom
Call for Protection of Activists in Egypt
Government in worrying crackdown on freedom of speech without any protection of activists in Egypt
Corrupt China Official Felled by Social Media
Corruption goes unaddressed with lack of free press but China official felled by social media
Bloggers Protest Chinese Girl’s Fake Suicide Protest
Chinese girl’s fake suicide of migrant worker supported by protesters wary of government’s role
Media Reporting on Syria Worse Than Iraq
Reporting on Syria goes largely unfulfilled by major media ignorant of importance or history
Burundi Law Strips Journalist’s Protections
New Burundi law threatens journalism and media in a fresh blow to press freedom in Africa
Socialist Senator Sanders Denounces Money Politics
Senator Bernie Sanders Denounces Money Politics as openly socialist and only independent Senator
Freedom House Releases Press Freedom Index
Democracy watchdog Freedom House release warns of treacherous times for global press freedoms