A Russian court has unjustly jailed one of the founders of Russia’s human rights movement, Lev Ponomarev, for a Facebook post about a peaceful protest.
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.
Sean Penn Working on Documentary on Saudi Writer’s Death
A Turkish official says Sean Penn is in Turkey working on a documentary about the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Cuba Softens New Law on Artistic Expression
Cuba softens new law on artistic expression that could give government power to stop performance deemed to violate country’s socialist revolutionary values.
VIDEO: NY Times Outlines the Seven Commandments of Fake News
The Pizzagate playbook: same tactics, new technologies. How the seven rules of Soviet disinformation are being used to create today’s fake news stories.
NGOs Call on China to Release Citizen Journalist and Activist
Chinese authorities must immediately and unconditionally release citizen journalist and human rights activist Huang Qi, say a group of 14 NGOs.
Cuba to Allow Full Internet Access for Mobile Phones
Cuba says its citizens will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week, becoming one of the last nations to offer such service.
Saudi Friend of Khashoggi Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm
Saudi friend sues Israeli surveillance firm, claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted and helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Pro-Reform Female Iranian Journalist Sentenced to Jail
Iranian’s revolutionary court has sentenced a female pro-reform journalist to a nearly 13-year prison term over security charges.
Media Shake-up Fuels New Hungary Press Freedom Fears
Fears raised about press freedom in Hungary Friday over a new centralized structure for media organizations supportive of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Filipino News Editor Facing Trial Over Drug War Protests
Philippine authorities should drop politically motivated criminal charges against the news website Rappler and its editor, Maria Ressa.