Category Archives: Journalism

Burma’s media: dramas in the transition

Posted on 12/05/2013 by Victor (ရဲေခါင္ ျမင့္ေမာင္)

By Ye Kaung Myint Maung Burma’s (Myanmar) media industry was crippled by repressive censorship rules of the dictatorship government for more than two decades. So the ruling military’s recent U-turn decision to allow democratic elections and restore civilian government surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC, Burma, Censorship, Corruption, Democracy, East Asia, Ethics, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Human Rights Campaigns, Immigration, International Affaris, Journalism, Laws, Media, Media Framing, Myanmar, News Websites, Violence | Comments Off on Burma’s media: dramas in the transition

Suspending Political Satire in Egypt

Posted on 11/08/2013 by Jason

  Bassem Youssef’s popular Egyptian television show ‘El Bernameg’ was recently suspended for mocking the current military installed government in Egypt. Youssef hosts the popular satellite program which is modeled on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  Being one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Al Jazeera, Arab Spring, Censorship, Diplomacy, Egypt, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Globalization, Human Rights, Journalism, Media, Media Repression, Middle East | 1 Comment

Love: A Criminal Cabaret

Posted on 10/17/2013 by Stephanie

By:  Stephanie Brown If you followed the news this summer, you’re probably familiar with pictures like this: The image above is one of many disturbing images taken at Gay Pride rallies and protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg this year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Society, Cross-Cultural Communications, Human Rights, Journalism, Justice, LGBT, Russia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Al Jazeera Affiliate in Cairo Ordered to Close

Posted on 10/05/2013 by Sharon Kornely

By Jesselle Macatiag Egypt currently has no laws to protect journalists and freedom of speech. That fact is becoming clear as the interim military government censures, detains and expels journalists who present opposing viewpoints. The Newseum World Press Freedom map … Continue reading →

Posted in Al Jazeera, Censorship, Civil Society, Democracy, Egypt, Journalism, Media, Middle East, News, News Services, Qatar, Transparency International | Comments Off on Al Jazeera Affiliate in Cairo Ordered to Close

Letter from Mexico: Carlos Marín & the Elections

Posted on 07/01/2012 by rickrockwell2011

by Rick Rockwell Carlos Marín has become both a symbol and a propaganda tool during Mexico’s elections.  As this is being written, millions of Mexicans are at the polls, voting for a new president.  Although he’s not on the ballot, … Continue reading →

Posted in "Excelsior", "Milenio" (magazine), "Milenio" (newspaper), "Proceso", Drug War, Free Speech, Grupo Milenio, Grupos Multimedios, Journalism, Mexico, PAN, PRD, PRI, Reporters Without Borders, Televisa, Television, TV Azteca, YouTube | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment