40 years after working on the impeachment of Richard Nixon, former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman is back on the case with a book: “The Case for Impeaching Trump.”
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.
Twitter’s Crackdown On Alex Jones And Infowars Continues
Twitter has removed some accounts thought to be used to circumvent a ban on conspiracy-monger Alex Jones and Infowars, the company said Tuesday.
Late Saudi Writer Khashoggi Supported Arab Spring, Free Speech
VOA recalls interview with Khashoggi in August where he expressed his views on democracy and many other regional issues and problems in Egypt and Libya.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Flooded With Fake News In Brazil Election
Facebook Inc.’s popular WhatsApp messaging service has become a political battle ground in Brazil’s most polarized election in decades, raising concerns.
Fact-Checking Site Supports Ranking US As Flawed Democracy
A fact-checking site has verified claims circulating on the Internet that the United States has fallen in a ranking of world’s strongest democracies.
Electionline: Important Election Information Resource Relaunched
Electionline has become a vital platform for finding trusted news and information about the people and processes that guide our nation’s elections.
Read Khashoggi’s Last Column: Arab World Needs Free Expression
Khashoggi’s last column warns that governments in the Middle East “have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate.”
Facebook’s Election War Room Takes Aim At Fake Information
Facebook’s election war room setup taking an unusual approach to combating fake accounts and bogus news stories ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Exiled Vietnamese Blogger: I’m Not Alone In Pushing For Freedom
Prominent Vietnamese blogger sent to exile in U.S. says her reunion with family after two years in prison is proof she is not alone in speaking for freedom.
VIDEO: Can The Free Press Save American Democracy?
When people become voiceless and powerless, it damages democracy and poisons politics. The press is always there to speak for the voiceless.