A Brazilian court’s decision to sentence a comedian to prison for offensive remarks about a congresswoman could have a chilling effect on free speech.
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.
Nicaragua Must Put an End to a Year of Brutal Repression
Nicaragua must stop repression and release students, activists and journalists detained for exercising rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly
Draft Law to Punish Russians Funding Protests in Russia
The Russian government is drafting law that enable authorities to freeze bank accounts of people who donate to or finance protests that are deemed unlawful.
Jailed Reuters Reporters, US Border Photographers Win Pulitzer Prizes
Jailed Reuters reporters won two Pulitzer Prizes. one for report that revealed Rohingya Muslim massacre and one for photographs of migrants on U.S. border.
Social Media Artificially Exaggerating Political Polarization On Twitter
With the growing popularity of social media, Twitter has become a prominent place to voice opinions on both ends of the political spectrum.
Case Against Julian Assange Raises Press Freedom Questions
Case against Julian Assange got newspaper editorial pages, political pundits and cable news analysts debating on the state of freedom of the press in U.S.
‘A Monopoly on Information’: Russia Closes Grip on Internet
Russian lawmakers approved Thursday a bill that expands government control over internet and whose opponents fear heralds new era of widespread censorship.
Facebook, Rights Groups Hit Out at Singapore’s Fake News Bill
Facebook rights groups hit out at Singapore’s fake news bill that stoke fears of government possessing too much power and hindering freedom of speech.
Repeated Attacks on Prominent Thailand Activist Must End
Thai authorities should impartially investigate threats and attacks against prominent pro-democracy activist Ekachai Hongkangwan and other activists.
Facebook CEO Confident of Stopping Interference in 2020 Campaign
Facebook Chief Executive Officer is confident the social network will do better 2020 at stopping “bad actors” from manipulating U.S. presidential election.