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DARE: New York Daily News Announces 50% Cut to Newsroom Staff
New York Daily News announced it will shrink its editorial team down from 250 to forty employees in an effort to transform into a "digitally focused" breaking news platform. More
Russia’s Proposed “Fake News” Bill More Likely to Restrict Free Expression Online
Polina Kovaleva: “Efforts to enforce third party liability always raise difficult questions from a free expression perspective, even when the motive is to tackle legitimately fraudulent news and information.” More
His Fight Is Not In Vain: A Timeline of Recent Efforts to Free Oleg Sentsov
Oleg Sentsov has put his life on the line to defend free expression; we will do everything in our power to ensure his fight is not in vain. More
DARE: Tabloid Company, Aiding Trump Campaign, May Have Crossed Line Into Politics
Cohen investigation looks at whether America Media Inc. acted as political supporter, and whether First Amendment protections should apply. More
Acquittal of Award-Winning Journalist in Angola is a Victory for Press Freedom
“This verdict is a victory for freedom of expression, as well as a vindication of Rafael Marques’ work. While it is regrettable that the case had to come to… More
DARE: Bill Shine, Trump’s Top Communicator, Was Questioned by Federal Prosecutors
White House Communications Director Bill Shine questioned by federal prosecutors about alleged efforts to cover up sexual harassment at Fox News. New Miami Dolphins policy allows for suspending the… More
Joint Letter by Civil Society Groups on Burma and the National Defense Authorization Act
Senator Inhofe, Acting Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee House Armed Services Committee Senator Jack Reed, Ranking… More
Upcoming Trial of William Nguyen an Appalling Attempt to Frame Peaceful Protest as a Dangerous Crime
“Peacefully participating in and documenting a protest should not be considered a criminal activity. We urge the court to show Nguyen justice and drop the charges against him, and… More
DARE: Amid Harsh Criticism, Trump Tries a Tougher Tone on Russia
Trump continues to stumble and backtrack in response to torrential criticism of his approach toward Putin. Reporters show rare display of solidarity. More