A court in Myanmar will rule next week whether two journalists for the Reuters news agency will face trial
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.
On Finding Teachable Moments From the Trump Era
My greatest fear is that we have not resolved the very issues that led to Trump’s election. We have spent the greater part of the last two years yelling into a cyber hole and creating more divisions.
New Ban on Covert Foreign Interference in Australian Politics
Legislation bans covert foreign interference in domestic politics and makes industrial espionage for a foreign power a crime
Government Removes Restrictions on Major Ethiopian Websites
Ethiopia’s government says it has removed internet restrictions on 246 websites and TV channels
Political Accountability in America
Corporate America has been allowed to turn the media into a monopoly and it is past time to enforce the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up the monopolies. And I also believe we need to reenact the media regulations that Reagan stripped.
“They Don’t Want You to Know” – Conspiracy Theories
But are overarching, complicated cabals with many players and moving parts influencing world events? Nah. Belief in them is widespread, however, and discloses various personal traits.
Spread of Vietnam Street Protests Bares Deep-Seated Anger
Protests in Vietnam shows a latent fear of China, worries about freedom of speech and distrust of the lawmaking process
VIDEO: Why Fixing American Democracy is Up to Us
Disinformation is bigger than anyone understands, and no one group is in a position to solve it
VIDEO: Towards a Democracy-Based Digital Geneva Convention
Leader of Microsoft’s Cybersecurity and Democracy Team talked about the need for a Digital Geneva Convention
New Project Seeks to Boost Democracy-Related Journalism
The Engaged Journalism Lab will be focused on organizations supported by the nonprofit Democracy Fund