DARE: ’60 Minutes’ producer Jeff Fager fired after sending CBS reporter ‘unacceptable’ message
Longtime 60 Minutes boss Jeff Fager ousted, purportedly over a harsh message to a reporter demanding fair coverage of #MeToo accusations against him. More
DARE: PETA sues Texas A&M president, says university blocked them on Facebook over dog research comments
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sues Texas A&M University for suppressing critical comments on the college's Facebook page. Soros Foundations to depart Hungary under pressure from a… More
DARE: Trump suggests pulling credentials from ‘corrupt’ media
Conflating critical coverage and fake news, President Trump suggests taking away news networks' press “credentials.” Denver Post supporters carry protest against profit draining to New York office of hedge… More
DARE: Editorial: The President Is Not Above The Law
The New York Times writes in an unusual full-page editorial “The president is not above the law.” Reports point to a growing possibility that Trump may act to cripple… More
DARE: Zuckerberg Apologizes, Promises Reform as Senators Grill Him over Facebook’s Failings
Mark Zuckerberg opens congressional testimony with acknowledgment that the social media platform has responsibility for content posted by users, turning aside a long-time contention to the contrary that has… More
DARE: White House: Trump didn’t know anti-Muslim videos came from U.K. fringe group
White House press secretary says President Trump didn't now that anti-Muslim videos he re-tweeted were connected to British far-right group, but he served to "elevate the conversation." More
HUNGARY: New NGO Law Will Have Chilling Effect on Freedom of Expression
This statement originally appeared on PEN International's website: http://www.pen-international.org/newsitems/hungary-new-ngo-law-will-have-chilling-effect-on-freedom-of-expression/ Hungary Hungary’s new law imposing new restrictions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is an attack on the rights to freedom of expression and association… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
White House press office getting quieter; new Poet Laureate named; counter-terrorism and digital freedom in Europe, and more in free expression issues around the world. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Free speech advocates come together in a powerful defense of freedom of speech and the press at the PEN America gala, Breitbart denied Congressional press access and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
The White House press secretary is under fire for his comments on the Holocaust, Yahoo is sued over $17 million fund for Chinese dissidents, and more. More
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