Journalists From Sudan For Press Freedom Protest Newspaper Closures as Government Sees Wars on Two Fronts
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.
Deleting Tank Man: Cyber Repression in China
Has Internet Cyber Repression in China Changed the Balance of Power Between People and Government
Candidates Gather to Discuss Third Party Election Reform
Candidates Gather to Fight for a Fair Chance to Compete in Third Party Election Reform Access Push
Dictatorship in Jordan Denounced for Attack on Journalist
International Rights Groups United in Protest Against Continued Abuses by Dictatorship in Jordan
China Press Crackdown Continues as Scandal Spreads
Leadership Struggle means a Key Leader and His Empire in Freefall as China Press Crackdown Builds
Coup Rumors Spark Internet Crackdown in China
Dictatorship Nervous and Scrambling After Leadership Crisis Following Murder Leads to Internet Crackdown in China
Dictatorship Continues Russian Repression Tactics
Opposition Newspapers Hacked by Enhanced Russian Repression Tactics as Protest Movement Continues
Burma’s Voluntary Reform Continues to Democratize
Government of Burma’s Voluntary Reform Loosens Media Restrictions From Once One of World’s Worst