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Journalists arrested in DC inauguration protests have law on their side
Media and protesters move through the smoke of percussion grenades as protesters and police clash on the streets of DC on the day of the inauguration of Donald Trump… More
Free Speech: The murky waters of perspective
Is cyber bullying a freedom of expression or is it just bullying? Is using a platform such as social media or a public forum to attack a group based… More
China’s IT Ministry says VPN crackdown will not affect normal operations of foreign companies
China’s VPN crackdown will not affect the normal operations of foreign companies and multinational enterprises, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has said. The MIIT announced on Sunday a 14-month nation-wide campaign… More
Here’s What You Can Do To Protect National Arts And Culture Funding
Champions of the arts bristled last week at a report from The Hill that President Donald Trump’s agenda might include axing the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National… More
Six Journalists Face Felony Charges After Covering Inauguration Riots
Six journalists have been arrested following their coverage of the charged demonstrations that occurred in Washington, D.C. on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as reported by the New York Times. Said… More
Felony Charges for Journalists Arrested at Inauguration Protests Raise Fears for Press Freedom
At least six journalists were charged with felony rioting after they were arrested while covering the violent protests that took place just blocks from President Trump’s inauguration parade in Washington on… More
It’s Time For Some Tough Conversations
Everyone is talking about how we university students talk. The nation seems to have convened a public forum to debate our debates. From courtrooms, to newspapers, to podcasts, to… More
“Black Elk” speaks: Author up for major award
Virginia Beach author Joe Jackson is up for two prestigious book awards. His “Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary,” published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, is a… More
Colson Whitehead is a finalist for $75,000 PEN America award
Colson Whitehead, winner of the National Book Award for his novel “The Underground Railroad,” is a finalist for a new $75,000 prize given by the literary and human rights organization PEN… More
Michigan State’s Dr. Mona continues her fight for the health of Flint
Michigan State University pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha wants you to know the Flint Water Crisis isn’t over. Yes, the quality of the city’s water has vastly improved, with lead levels below federal… More
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