DARE: CNN’s New York Offices Given All-Clear after Bomb Threat
CNN’s New York office evacuated for second time in six weeks after bomb threat interrupts live broadcasting. President Trump reported to have tapped... More
DARE: The New York Times Asked for Examples of Election Misinformation. Readers Delivered.
New York Times' crowd-sourced examples of election-related misinformation surfaces over 4,000 examples of fraudulent or misleading content online ahead... More
A PEN Ten Interview with Pussy Riot Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova
"In my art I’m trying to find truth about the world and critically reflect on the times in which I happen to live. That’s my main job in life." More
Poisoning of Pussy Riot Member Pyotr Verzilov while Investigating Deaths of Russian Journalists A Direct Effort to Silence Him
"Seeking and speaking truth in today’s Russia can have dire consequences. This was not only an atrocious attack on one man, but an effort to squash free expression and… More
DARE: Kavanaugh, His Accuser Will Testify Before Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee slates hearing for Monday where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Prof. Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused him of a long-ago assault, will testify. Showdown… More
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
Poisoning of Pussy Riot Member and Russian Dissident Pyotr Verzilov a Dastardly Act
The reported poisoning of Pussy Riot member Pyotr Verzilov is a horrifying attempt to intimidate those who refuse to be silenced in today's Russia. More
DARE: Seeking Revenge for Alex Jones, Far-right Trolls Unleash Harassment on Verified Twitter Users
Right-wing trolls embark on campaign of online harassment against verified users, many of whom are journalists, on Twitter (if you or someone you know is affected by online harassment,… More
DARE: News From Your Neighborhood, Brought to You by the State of New Jersey
New Jersey state lawmakers' plan to support community journalism offers a novel funding model for new and established publications. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), a frequent critic of tech and… More
DARE: In wake of Parkland, colleges tell students protests won’t hurt their chance of admission
Colleges nationwide tell high school seniors they won’t penalize their applications if the students are suspended for protests related to gun control. More
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NEW: Florida Governor @RonDeSantisFL's proposed anti-protest legislation flies in the face of the First Amendment, and as our @AttorneyNora explains, is part of a nationwide pattern of state laws designed to criminalize protest. https://bit.ly/3ckmy9s
Listen to cartoonists @pxmolina and @Rob_Rogers discuss #humor, #FreeExpression and personal risk at "Crossing the Line," Hosted by @AtRiskArtists @ICORN @amnesty on October 2nd. https://bit.ly/CTLVirtualEvent
As we get closer to #ElectionDay, you might see some of your friends and family sharing misinformation or even conspiracy theories.
@PENamerica offers some tips on how to successfully engage with these folks. https://bit.ly/3hPFm1q