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DARE: Lawmakers Warn of ‘Deepfake’ Videos Ahead of 2020 Election
Lawmakers warn of the proliferation of 'deepfakes,' highly manipulated and realistic videos, ahead of 2020 elections. CNN and MSNBC decline to air... More
Iowa House’s Decision to Deny Influential Blogger Laura Belin a Press Pass a Disturbing Limitation on First Amendment Rights
"There is little obvious reason why the Iowa House might have denied Belin's press credential application, and it would be deeply concerning if their decision was motivated by wanting… More
Media Organizations Oppose Plans to Impose Fees on Access to Court Records, Crucial to Public and Press
"These records often serve as the foundation for vital reporting on the government and the justice system in particular. As the news media feels an increasing financial crunch and… More
DARE: State of the Union Will Not Take Place Tuesday, Pelosi Aide Says
Following the government reopening, Pelosi aid says the president's State of the Union will not take place Tuesday. Iowa House denies press credentials... More
Sentencing of Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak a Further Blow to Press Freedom in Turkey
“Dozens of reporters are currently languishing in Turkish jails. We reiterate our calls for authorities to cease detaining, charging, and sentencing journalists for doing their jobs, and for defendants such as Nazli Ilicak to be unconditionally exonerated… More
Visa Difficulties Faced by Actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero Highlight Barriers Facing Many Artists Seeking Entry into United States
"At a moment of heightened tensions and misunderstanding between the U.S. and Mexico, creative and artistic exchange becomes even more important. We are hopeful that Mr. Guerrero will have… More
UN Special Rapporteur’s Investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder an Important First Step for Accountability
"This is an important first step in pursuing accountability for this heinous crime. We urge that the team be permitted to pursue their investigation freely in Turkey, including full… More
DARE: Mueller Indicts Roger Stone, Says He Was Coordinating with Trump Officials about Wikileaks’ Stolen Emails
Roger Stone indicted on seven criminal charges, as special counsel Robert Mueller alleges that Stone sought stolen emails from WikiLeaks to damage... More
Arkansas Judge’s Decision to Reject Lawsuit Challenging Anti-Boycott Law a Disappointing Ruling for Free Expression
“The ruling today from the Arkansas district court failed to consider other important federal court rulings around the country that have protected this kind of speech as a core… More
DARE: Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Released from U.S. Custody, Completes Testimony to Grand Jury
Journalist and U.S. citizen Marzieh Hashemi released from custody after completing her testimony before a federal grand jury in Washington, D. C. Gannett... More