U.S. lawmakers broke with Trump on Sunday, disagreeing with his assessment of the killing of Saudi dissident journalist inside Riyadh’s consulate Istanbul.
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.
Chinese Reporter Wins Rare Apology For Police Harassment
Chinese Zhou Chen, an environmental reporter for Caixin, wins rare apology from the police authorities after groundlessly being harassed.
Indonesian Police Intensify Fake News Crackdown
In two months, Indonesia’s National Police have arrested more than a dozen civilians who spread false information on social media, particularly on Facebook.
Court Allows Jailed Journalists To Appeal Burma Convictions
Myanmar’s High Court has ruled that two jailed Reuters reporters can appeal their convictions on charges of violating the country’s law.
Iran Harassment Of BBC Reporters Part Of Bigger National Trend
U.N. human rights expert says efforts to highlight Iranian harassment of BBC journalists are unlikely to result in the world body acting against Iran.
Putin Critic Browder Facing New Charge From Russia
Russian prosecutors announced new criminal charges against U.S.-born Kremlin foe Bill Browder on Monday, sounds alarm on Interpol.
Historian, Not Comedian, to Headline White House Dinner
The decision breaks with the association’s long-standing tradition of having a comic roast the president and the press at the dinner.
What is the First Amendment and What Does it Do?
Freedoms in the First Amendment include the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
Film: ‘A Private War’ Underscores the Risks Journalists Take
Matthew Heineman in filming award-winning documentaries such as Cartel Land, throws a light on the atrocities of the Islamic State group in City of Ghosts.
Turkish Court Sentences Journalist to 19 Years Jail Over Gulen Links
A court sentenced journalist Ali Unal to 19 years in jail with charges of being a leader in a network accused of carrying out a failed coup in July 2016.