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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.
How Journalists Can Spot The Signs Of Autocracy
Although there are signs, tyrants can hide repressive rule behind the façade of democracy. Journalists can be trained to identify autocracy.
How Journalists Wrestle With Covering Threats To Democracy
A new research calls on media bodies to give timely coverage of the growth of authoritarian movements in the US and worldwide.
India: Why Are Punjab Political Singers Under Attack?
The murder of Sidhu Moose Wala has brought attention to the link between Punjabi music and India’s cross-border criminal networks.
Opinion: In the world’s largest democracy, ‘looking Muslim’ could cost your life
Although it prides itself with being the world’s largest democracy, India has come under the spotlight for anti-democratic trends.
Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics
Towards Ramadan’s end on April 24, Egyptian authorities freed about 40 unjustly detained, including journalists. But this changes nothing.
How China Is Stepping Up Harassment Of Foreign Correspondents
Journalists reporting the deadly floods of 2021 in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, were accused of a smear campaign against China.
Journalists Assaulted Amid Political Transition In Pakistan
Ever since the transition started in Pakistan, journalists have faced assault and online and legal harassment according to sources.
India Falls 8 Places To 150th Position In Press Freedom Rankings
India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank out of 180 countries.
Japan Falls To 71st In Press Freedom Rankings
Japan dropped to 71st in the 2022 world press freedom rankings by Reporters Without Borders, down from 67th in the 2021 rankings.