There has been continued suspension of three independent television stations in Kenya, despite a court ruling
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.
The questionable behavior of American companies in China
China is becoming increasingly despotic and is making increasing demands upon those who want to do business
The deafening silence on China’s human rights abuses
Beijing has made clear it’s not moving on democracy, a free press, or an independent legal system
YouTube to label government funded videos
YouTube said that it would start labeling news broadcasters’ videos that receive at least some government funding
Hundreds of Bangladeshi journalists protest new media law
Bangladeshi journalists took the streets to protest against a new digital security bill that damages media freedom
New law passed criminalizing all criticism of the Cambodian king
Cambodia’s government on Friday approved the country’s first lese majeste law that carries a five year sentence
Discrepancies Widen in Case Against Jailed Burmese Journalists
The sensational trial of two Burmese journalists who work for Reuters entered its third hearing on Feb. 1
Voting booth selfies are a crime in NJ, should that change?
Bill would mean New Jerseyans will no longer be technically breaking the law if they share their “ballot selfies” online
VIDEO: Chinese Media and Ideology Under Xi
The methods the Chinese state uses to convey ideology and the evolving receptivity of Chinese citizens to these efforts
3 Vietnamese activists jailed after criticising communist regime
Three Vietnamese activists were sentenced to between six and eight years in jail Wednesday for “anti-state propaganda”