China Formally Charges Chinese-Australian Novelist
“From the very beginning, at every turn, the Chinese government’s treatment of Yang Hengjun has been marked by an almost-complete disregard for international law and for the rule of… More
China Moves to Charge Imprisoned Australian Novelist With Espionage
PEN America speaks out against the ongoing confinement, abuse, and now pending indictment against Australian writer Yang Hengjun. More
DARE: Federal Judge Will Rule on Brian Karem’s White House Press Pass
Facebook launches 'clear history' feature in three countries, allowing users to see how Facebook tracks them across the wider web and 'disconnecting' but... More
Espionage Charges Against Writer Yang Hengjun “Patently Ridiculous”
“It is unclear whether Yang has been arrested because of his work as a blogger, or as a political bargaining chip with Australia. Either way, this charge of espionage… More
DARE: Oakland Approves Face Recognition Surveillance Ban
City of Oakland, CA, approves ordinance banning municipal use of facial recognition technology; concurrently, the U.S. House of Representatives passes... More
DARE: Texas Official’s Claim About Citizenship of 95,000 Is Called Into Doubt
A claim by the Texas secretary of state about the citizenship status of 95,000 registered voters–much amplified, including by President Trump–is countered.. More
DARE: White House Sets Record for Longest Span with No Press Briefings
President Trump says he told White House press secretary 'not to bother' with press briefings, a forum for the public to see journalists question the... More
Disappearance of Australian Author Yang Hengjun Terrifying Sign of China’s Repression of Writers
“Yang’s seizure is yet another indicator that the Chinese government’s repression of free expression extends not only to its own citizens but to citizens of other countries." More
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