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Criminal Charges Against News Editor in India Must Be Dismissed

Press ReleaseApril 13, 2020

These charges are a blatant attempt to intimidate a leading media outlet. More

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DARE: Congressman Jim Jordan Blasts CNN for Doing Actual Journalism

News DigestJuly 12, 2018

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) criticizes CNN journalists for contacting former staff and interns in their efforts to cover accusations of complicity in sexual abuse at Ohio State University, standard… More

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DARE: Trump Can’t Block Twitter Followers, Federal Judge Says

News DigestMay 24, 2018

Citing First Amendment, federal judge rules in favor of Knight Institute challenge to Trump who has been blocking individuals on Twitter—the decision is expected to be appealed. NFL owners… More

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DARE: Twitter Will Start Hiding Tweets that “Detract from the Conversation”

News DigestMay 16, 2018

Twitter announces that it will hide certain tweets from conversation threads in a bid to counter trolling. Senate expected to vote today on a resolution to overturn the FCC's… More

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