Facebook Inc will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports of violence or long lines at polling stations.
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.
Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Highlights Growing Threat to Journalists
Forty-eight journalists have been killed so far this year, according to a VOA tally, adding to the thousand killed in the past decade-and-half.
VIDEO: The Intersection of Technology and Polling Data
When it comes to elections, too much of the public focuses only at who is leading in polls. People who analyze opinion polls often make the same mistakes.
Newsroom Partnerships Are Key to Modern Investigative Journalism
Collaboration has been a fundamental part of ProPublica’s journalism model. We make our stories available to republish for free through Creative Commons.
Being Killed for Their Work a Growing Risk for Journalists
Recent death or disappearance of three people in Turkey, Bulgaria and Mexico illustrates the growing dangers to reporters worldwide.
Pop Music’s Taylor Swift Gets Political and Sets Off Storm
Taylor Swift’s decision to break her silence on politics triggered a storm on Monday, with fans and commentators divided by pop music’s biggest star.
Missing Saudi Journalist Was a Voice of Reform in Kingdom
59-year-old journalist and contributor to The Washington Post is feared dead, and Turkish authorities believe he was slain inside the Saudi Consulate.
Gruesome Murder of Bulgarian Journalist Investigating Corruption
The body of the popular Bulgarian TV journalist investigating alleged corruption involving politicians and EU funds was found Saturday in a park.
Hong Kong Journalist’s Visa Denial Raises Questions of Press Freedom
Hong Kong refused renewing work visa for Asia news editor of Financial Times, an official of the city’s FCC, shocking financial hub international community.
China’s Netizens Push Back on ‘Xi Thought’
China is increasingly engaged in efforts to extend its propaganda reach, looking far beyond newsrooms and now spreading into an entertainment game show.