India versus Facebook: More troubling is that even if the arrest is found wrongful, there is now a chilling effect on free speech in India
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.
Democracy Journalists Face Violence Across the World
Journalists continue to face violent reprisals for uncovering corruption and government mistakes: Journalists across the world battle to keep their lives
India Softens its Facebook Free Speech Law
World’s largest democracy India’s removal of Facebook free speech law delights human right groups
Dangerous Profession of Pakistani Political Journalism
Nation continues to see violence against Pakistani political journalism amid new attacks on media
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All Writers Including Those Who Have Never Been Published Are Encouraged to Apply – Join Our Growing Newspaper!
Ethiopia Remains Dangerous Place For Journalists
Story of journalist Eskinder Nega continues to ignite controversy and shows that for reporters Ethiopia remains dangerous place
Embarrassed After Planted China Reporter Controversy
Australian company assists dictatorship in propaganda during planted China reporter controversy
Dictatorship Continues Arresting Kuwait Twitter Users
Insulting the dictatorship is a crime says police arresting Kuwait Twitter users, but public opposition continues growing to policies of repression
Top Morocco Minister Calls For Democracy, Free Press
Arab Spring protest has pushed the dictatorship to respond to Morocco Minister calls for democracy