Syrian Revolutionary Press Blooms Using Newspapers to Spread Message Inside Dictatorship at War
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.
Dictatorship of Jordan Increases Repression of Media
Only Two-Hundred State Approved News Websites Are Legal as Jordan Increases Repression of Media
Rights Group Warns of Unseen Dangers to Free Speech
Dangers to Free Speech and Privacy Under Threat From New Media Legislation
Sudan Dictatorship Shuts Newspapers as Periphery Wars Rage
Arab Spring Protests Challenging Regime Like Never Before as Sudan Dictatorship Shuts Newspapers
Media Conglomerate Azteca Targets Latino Voters in US
Azteca targets Latino voters Offering More in Depth Election Coverage Than Ever Before
Microsoft Releases Election Coverage Through Xbox Console
Game Console Technology Uses Election Coverage Through Xbox to Educate and Engage Young Voters
Burma Officially Ends Media Censorship in Surprise Move
Democratic Transition in Vital Burma Continues Apace Despite Huge Hurdles as Nation Officially Ends Media Censorship
TV Special Focuses on Latino Issues in 2012 Election
Focuses on Latino Issue: Major Latino Political Personalities to Discuss Major Concerns of Community
Third Party Candidates Struggle to Break Media Blackout
Third Party Candidates Struggle as Major Parties in Successful Suppression of Their Natural Rights
Russia Dictatorship Moves to Increase Censorship
Media Censorship and Control as Russia Dictatorship Moves to Repress Any and All Dissent