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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.
Can artificial intelligence solve the fake news problem?
We’re in our misinformation predicament partly because of algorithms. Can they also get us out of it?
Why defamation followed murder of Brazilian activist Marielle Franco
Marielle Franco was gunned down in an apparent organized hit, prompting tens of thousands to protest
Indonesian fake news and hate speech loom over elections
Indonesia is battling a wave of fake news and online hate speech ahead of presidential elections in 2019
Academic sentenced to 18 months for criticizing Iranian regime
A prominent Iranian political analyst said he had been sentenced to prison for propaganda against the regime
Why Chinese censors are blocking this woman’s viral eye-roll
China’s censors are scrambling after social media frenzy unleashed by a journalist’s reaction to a softball question
Cameroon Media Defies Government Ban on Political Debate
Private media outlets in Cameroon are defying a ban on political programs imposed by the country’s government
A Minnesota law prohibiting political clothing at polling places
The case in question, Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky, argues that the Minnesotan law prohibiting voters from wearing clothing that supports particular candidates or bears political statements in polling places is unconstitutional.
Why teaching students how to dissent is part of democracy
Students have a right to political dissent and the entitlement to an education that nurtures their ability to do so
Mass Slovakia Press Freedom Protests Follow Reporter’s Murder
Tens of thousands of protesters take streets of cities in Slovakia, following the murder of a journalist