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“A vibrant civil society can challenge those in power by documenting corruption or uncovering activities like the murder of political enemies. In democracies, this function is mostly performed by the media, NGOs or opposition parties.” quote by Evgeny Morozov
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“A vibrant civil society can challenge those in power by documenting corruption or uncovering activities like the murder of political enemies. In democracies, this function is mostly performed by the media, NGOs or opposition parties.”

Evgeny Morozov

About This Quote

Source Book: The Net Delusion, 2011

Civil society can hold power accountable by exposing wrongdoing, primarily through media, NGOs, and opposition groups.

In simple terms: Society can expose corruption.

Key Takeaway

Support watchdog institutions.

Themes

democracy accountability transparency

Mood

critical optimistic

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • human rights advocacy
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

media role civil activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms protect whistleblowers?
  • How can citizens strengthen watchdogs?
A Different Perspective

Powerful interests may suppress dissent.

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