Even industry insiders concede that the implications of data-driven psychographics are creepy
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.
Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit Wins Corruption Reporting Award
Al Jazeera has won the Corruption Reporting Award at the annual One World Media ceremony
Efforts to Reduce America’s Digital Divide During Trump Era
Some Americans have fast internet, but many still lag behind – especially in rural areas
Michael Moore Launches a Website For Whistleblowers
TrumpiLeaks is designed to be a website for whistleblowers who want to send information to him
Is it Legal For Your Representatives to Block You on Twitter?
President Donald Trump faces criticism for blocking users on his Twitter account
The Woman Who Saved Thousands Of Eritrean Refugees
Journalist and Eritrean refugee rights activist Meron Estefanos has a huge impact on Eritrean exiles
Concerns About Indian Media Freedom After Raids on Broadcaster
Raids carried out by the investigative agency on a broadcaster were an infringement on press freedom
Enter the Strange World of Trump’s Twitter Bot Army
The Trump bots are active virtually 24/7, and especially during times when the president is furiously tweeting
The Left Out Forum of Panelists Banned From 2017 Left Forum
The Left Forum banned four of five so-called Deep State panels. The speakers refused to be silenced and held a “Left Out Forum” due to a pattern of harassment to shut down free speech
Standing Against Political Violence Should Be A Bipartisan Issue
Once we lose intellectual honesty on issues such as violence in politics, that is when it has been determined that we as a nation are on the road to destruction. We cannot be divided along party lines when it comes to political violence.