Cambodian opposition members are being watched in case they “form a group” despite constitutional freedoms
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.
Law Passed to Quash Criticism of Indonesia Politicians
Critics say the new MD3 law will hamper criticism of Indonesian politicians and reduce their accountability
Social Media Remains Vulnerable to Disinformation Campaigns
Facebook, Google and Twitter are fundamentally flawed and increasingly vulnerable to disinformation campaigns
German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel freed from Turkish jail
A German-Turkish journalist was freed in Turkey after spending more than a year in jail without trial
Cambodia Passes Law Outlawing Government Criticism
Cambodians forbidden from insulting the king under new prolonged assault on civil liberties in the country
6 Turkish journalists sentenced to life in prison over coup
A Turkish court has sentenced six journalists to life in prison in relation to a failed coup attempt in 2016
West Virginia Capitol Ejects Woman for Lobbying Speech
Lissa Lucas read out political donations handed out by oil and gas companies to members of West Virginia’s lower house
VIDEO: How Philanthropy Can Save Local Journalism
Duke University held an event with a discussion of the role of philanthropy in reviving local journalism initiatives
Church accuses government of harming Tanzanian democracy
Tanzania’s Catholic church accused the government of violating democratic norms by limiting freedom of expression
VIDEO: Kenyan media is increasingly under pressure and in crisis
The screws are being tightened on Kenyan media, but the fourth estate also has credibility issues