Increased Surveillance of Literary and News Websites Poses Threat to Artistic Freedom in Russia
“Extending this provision of the deeply problematic Yarovaya Law to a range of cultural and news websites, some of which have wide audiences, will essentially shut down important platforms for the… 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
Blocking Netflix’s “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” Part of Saudi Arabia’s Standard Playbook of Repression
“The use of broadly worded laws to censor virtually any type of criticism is part of Saudi Arabia's standard playbook of repression. While Netflix may see no option but to… More
DARE: President Trump Has Made 7,546 False or Misleading Claims over 700 Days
New tally from Washington Post fact-checkers shows 7,546 false or misleading claims over 700 days of Trump presidency. Federal judge rejects defamation... More
Disappearance of Photographer Lu Guang a Troubling Attack on Artistic Freedom in China
"Unfortunately, Lu’s case is not unique. The Chinese government has a history of disappearing artists who use their practices as a platform to challenge and critique the regime’s policies.… More
DARE: National Enquirer Owner Admits It Buried Stories for Trump
National Enquirer admits to having paid off Playboy model in order to protect President Trump from revelations during 2016 campaign. Trump Administration begins to make its influence felt at… More
Arrest of 11 Cuban Artists an Intolerable Affront to Free Expression
“This repression is not new, but represents a continuation of the Cuban Ministry of Culture’s policy to intimidate and censor critical and independent artistic voices” - Julie Trébault, Director… More
DARE: Rep. Chris Stewart Defends Trump’s Response to Khashoggi Killing
As Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) link Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in... More
Removal of Art Exhibit at Mary Baldwin Represents a Failure to Stand Up for Free Expression
“Mary Baldwin's decision to host a listening session with students is the right idea; but they could have done so while also staunchly defending the artists' rights and the… More
DARE: Doctors Express Outrage after NRA Tells Them ‘to Stay in Their Lane’
More than 23,000 doctors and medical professionals sign an open letter to the National Rifle Association after the NRA tells their colleagues who express... More
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