More harassment and controls over Venezuelan and foreign reporters by Venezuelan authorities
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.
Gambian Media Thriving Since Dictator Jammeh’s Departure
New government vowed to restore press freedom and is processing 30 applications for new radio stations
Egyptian Internet Crackdown Picks Up Pace With Website Closings
Egypt’s blocking of 64 websites that are not aligned to state media’s narrative is part of crackdown
Hungarian NGO Law Stigmatizing Civil Society Organizations
The Hungarian government has adopted a law that has no place in a democratic society
Why Media is Key to Better Liberian Democracy
Training for young journalists contributes to the general effort for media improvement in the country
Russia’s Youth Anti-Government Movement Finds Space Online
Russian President Putin has managed to control the message coming from most media outlets
PHOTOS: No Is Not Enough at Cooper Union Last Night
I thought the presentation was well done and Naomi does very important work, I just don’t think it’s hard hitting enough out of fear of depressing people. We are living in very serious times.
Ethiopian Civil Society is Getting Squeezed
Changes include an internet shutdown to convictions of journalists and opposition members
On the Role of Academics as Fact Checkers in Politics
When politicians cherry-pick data and disregard facts, what should we academics do?
VIDEO: The Intersection of Cuban Political Cinema and Journalism
Cuban film directors can get away with showing things that journalists cannot providing critical reflection