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Free Expression Daily Digest: Wed., May 18
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Texas Observer will continue publishing after staff crowdfunds more than $300,000.
The crusading liberal magazine had planned to lay off its staff after its nonprofit board voted to shut down. But it reversed course on Wednesday.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/29/texas-observer-keep-publishing/
Great write-up by @evadcoleman of @UnitedMegaCare Ministry In Civics (MIC) launch last Saturday. We're honored to partner with you all! @ldallen @dfw_abj @BlackVotersMtr @RYHTexas @TPHDallas
https://texasmetronews.com/52613/my-mic-sounds-nice-check-one/
Russian authorities have put Nadya Tolokonnikova (@nadyariot), a member of the @pussyrrriot punk group on a most wanted list for criminal suspects as the Kremlin works to stifle political dissent. The criminal charges Tolokonnikova faces are not specified. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pussy-riot-nadya-tolokonnikova-russia-most-wanted-list-criminals-1235294889/