Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair have indulged in self-censorship, offering a reduced selection of “politically sensitive” books.
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.
Russian Authorities Strike At Investigative Reporting
Yet another setback for independent journalism in Russia as authorities designate Project Media Inc. as an “undesirable foreign organization”.
Belarus Police Continue Newsroom Raids
Belarusian authorities raid independent newsrooms and human rights organizations, imprisoning journalists for their activities.
Vietnam Jails High-Profile Journalist
In a closed-door trial Friday, a Vietnam court jailed former radio journalist and pro-democracy activist Pham Chi Thanh for over 5 years.
Dutch Crime Journalist Peter R de Vries wounded in shooting
Journalists are not safe even in Europe. Popular Dutch crime journalists Peter R de Vries, 64, was shot minutes after leaving a TV studio.
Press Freedoms Are Crumbling Across Asia
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily’s shutdown and arrest of its journalists was another heinous chapter in Asia’s erosion of press liberties.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down
The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three days after opening.
Freed Journalist Describes Horror Of Myanmar Jail
Even back home in sleepy Virginia, Journalist Nathan Maung jailed for reporting Myanmar’s bloody coup can’t forget those left behind.
How Political Science Can Go Dangerously Viral
Given the importance of what political science studies, from democratization to genocide, a false concept escaping might be dangerous.
Library of Congress Paves Digital Democracy Path
From being called a tech laggard, the Library of Congress is now bringing history to US residents in more and more imaginative ways.