Press freedom threats in the US prompt writers to sign petition
Press freedom is essential to democracy. You cannot have one without the other. That is a statement of fact, not a boast. It follows that the activity specifically created… More
Near and far, the ‘worst moment’ for journalists in memory
Has there been a more troubling time for free expression worldwide than right now? I can’t remember one. Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, has… More
As We Approach the Conventions, Tell the Democratic and Republican Parties to Let the Press Do Its Job
Journalists have faced insults and threats, exclusion from campaigns, and harassment from candidates’ supporters. We’ve partnered with PEN America to denounce the intimidation of journalists, and call on presidential… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., December 2
Egyptian journalist detained for 'spreading false news', Turkish court rejects appeal for jailed editors, #SueMeSaudi goes viral. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Mon., September 21
Speaking for Chinese dissidents, suspects in Filipino journalist murder arrested, and a Turkish lawyer and columnist has been detained. More
Media freedom at stake as Turkey fights rebels
When suspected Islamic State (IS) jihadists organised a deadly attack on Turkish activists in Suruc on the Syrian border in July, respected newspaper commentator Kadri Gursel responded with a… More
Australian and Thai journalists on trial for human trafficking report
“It says a lot about the future of media freedom in Thailand,” Alan Morison tells the Guardian More
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