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Conviction of Philippines Journalists “Disgraceful Travesty of Justice”

Press ReleaseJune 15, 2020

"This verdict is a disgraceful travesty of justice. It marks a sad day for democracy in the Philippines and for press freedom the world over." More

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DARE: Trump’s Supporters Chanted ‘Send Her Back!’ as the President Attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar

News DigestJuly 18, 2019

At a North Carolina campaign rally, President Trump continues his attack on four members of Congress and leads the crowd in chants of 'send her back'... More

DARE: Press Secretary Sarah Sanders to Leave the White House

News DigestJune 14, 2019

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, known to have repeated and propagated numerous falsehoods on behalf of President Trump and for having... More

DARE: Trump’s ‘Fake News Awards’ were a huge flop

News DigestJanuary 18, 2018

Trump's "fake news awards" fizzle due to lack of fanfare and technical malfunction. (see our response here, highlighting six stories from the past year that demonstrate the value and… More

Order to Revoke License of News Outlet Critical of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte a Direct Attack on Press Freedom

Press ReleaseJanuary 16, 2018

This attack by an administration that has repeatedly demonstrated hostility toward the press is a blatant attempt to silence journalists at a time when Filipinos desperately need rigorous reporting.… More

DARE: New Harassment Claims Oust Two WNYC Hosts, ‘Paris Review’ Editor

News DigestDecember 7, 2017

New harassment allegations roil independent radio and Literary community, with two longtime WNYC hosts suspended and Editor of Paris Review resigning. Judges weigh defamation suit by woman who accuses… More

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DARE: In ‘Watershed Moment,’ YouTube Blocks Extremist Cleric’s Message

News DigestNovember 13, 2017

Pressured by governments to remove extremist content, YouTube cuts its video archive of content from radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. More

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