China restricts information about the tank man and Tiananmen Square more generally. In Hong Kong, it outlawed this year’s commemoration.
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.
Facebook To End Special Treatment For Politicians
Facebook intends to end a content moderation policy that exempts politicians from most of the restrictions that apply to other users.
Belarus Editor Arrested Amid Crackdown On Journalists
The chief editor of a popular internet news site in one of Belarus’ largest cities was detained and his home searched by authorities.
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandma Wong’ Arrested For Tiananmen Protest
A 65-year-old democratic activist known as “Grandma Wong” was arrested by Hong Kong police while staging a lone anti-China rally.
Child Prosecuted for Insulting Thailand Monarchy
A child has been prosecuted in Thailand for insulting the monarchy. HRW urged authorities to drop such charges against children.
The Need To Revive Journalism For South Africa’s Democracy
Women breaking high-profile corruption stories face an increasingly risky media landscape. The situation is worrying in South Africa.
Newspapers Regularly Rejected Political Cartoons on Trump
Political cartoons on Trump were often rejected by newspapers as editors became increasingly wary of publishing opinion cartoons.
Deadly Attacks In Iraq Spark Concerns About Election
A string of attacks in Iraq on pro-democracy activists and journalists has prompted demands to boycott parliamentary elections.
Weak Transparency In Africa Increases Perceptions Of Corruption
Despite access to information laws providing some protection for the right to information, these protections are still weak in Africa.
How Democracies Can Win The War On Reality
Peter Pomerantsev is one of the people trying to figure out how to make the Internet more democratic and combat disinformation.