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
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
U.S. Election Frontrunners Must Respect and Protect the Role of the Press
The news media’s role as the watchdog of democracy is vital. At a time of turmoil at home and abroad, with a pivotal election looming, the public’s need for… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Mon., May 16
Two journalists in India are fatally shot, Palestinian journalist sentenced to nine months in Israeli jails, India journalist arrested over Muslim yoga ban report. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., April 29
Turkish authorities deport Finnish journalist, Sri Lankan protest demands probe into reporter's killing, Two Turkish journalists jailed for republishing 'Charlie Hebdo' cover. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., April 6
Myanmar shelves investigation into journalist killing, Israeli intelligence summons female Palestinian journalist, South African reporters attacked by mob. More
The Seizure of a Book Review
The editor of Kitap Zamanı, which was shut down by the Turkish government earlier this month, reflects on the popular literary magazine's 10-year history and the future of press… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., January 14
Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators, Azerbaijani activist detained, India captures two in RTI activist's murder. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Fri., October 30
UK police cite terrorism to seize BBC laptop, writer released in Tibet, and librarian facing 5 years in Russia. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Fri, October 23
UK raids home of Tiananmen survivor, BuzzFeed journalist attacked in Paris, U.S. Senate pushes cyberspying bill forward. More