Iranian authorities shut down a reformist magazine that had urged negotiations with the United States, local media reported Sunday.
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.
Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges
The lead-up to the May 22 official announcement of the results of the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections has been colored by disbelief.
Ugandan Media Reassigning Journalists for Opposition Coverage
Dozen Ugandan media outlets says they will reassign senior journalists in response to government complaints over coverage of Bobi Wine.
A Year After Malaysia Elections, Fundamental Freedoms Still Restricted
A year after the electoral victory of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, authorities have failed to reform repressive legislation or expand civic space.
Kazakhstani Man Detained For Holding Blank Protest Sign
To test the limits of his right to peacefully demonstrate in Kazakhstan, stood in a public square holding a blank sign, predicting he would be detained.
Michigan Lifts Ban On Ballot Photos But Not Selfies
Secretary of State Benson has settled a 2016 lawsuit challenging a ban on so-called ballot selfies. The ban has been around since 1891.
Behind Reporters’ Release, a Face-Saving Strategy for Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi finally decided to pardon for two Myanmar journalists jailed for reporter will be the only way to resolve an issue that has lasted for 18 months.
Singapore ‘Fake News’ Law Draws Fire From Google, Facebook
An anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality the city-state wants to expand its tech industry.
Deep Fake Videos Increasingly Worry U.S. Intelligence Agencies
A video of a seemingly real news anchor, reading a patently false script saying things like the “subways always run on time”.
Will Instagram Stories Sway 2020 Voters?
Twitter may have been the dominant platform mastered by then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016 but it likely will not be the way most voters learn about .