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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Free Press, Michael Winship sat down with journalist and author Craig Aaron, who in 2011 became the organization's president and CEO.
Art as Resistance: New York Festival Crosses the Line
The Crossing the Line art festival features works from independent artists and thinkers challenging conventional social, economic and political norms.
How The Washington Post’s New Owner Aided the CIA, Blocked WikiLeaks and Decimated the Book Industry
A roundtable discussion about the sale of one of the nationu2019s leading newspapers to one of the worldu2019s richest men.
How the Zimmerman Verdict Ignited an Explosion of Cultural Resistance Rooted in the Arts
The murder of Trayvon Martin has ignited a worldwide groundswell of art, media and film.
Manning Verdict May Topple Journalistic Paradigm
The charge of "aiding the enemy" has huge implications for journalism.
Where is Edward Snowden? Glenn Greenwald on Asylum Request, Espionage Charge; More Leaks to Come
The international mystery surrounding National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has deepened after the former U.S. intelligence contractor failed to board a flight as expected from Moscow to Havana.
Michael Hastings Dies at 33; Fearless Journalist Challenged Power and Exposed Myths of Afghan War
The investigative journalist Michael Hastings has died at the age of 33 in a Los Angeles car crash.
Rad Dads: The Politics of Parenting
Traditional ideas about what a dad is supposed to be are slowly disappearing, but what will take their place?
Did Public Television Commit Self-Censorship to Appease Billionaire Funder David Koch?
Filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal say plans for their new documentary to air on public television have been quashed after billionaire Republican David Koch complained about the PBS …
Filmmaker Robert Greenwald on “War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State”
A new film directed by Robert Greenwald looks at four whistleblowers who had their lives practically destroyed after they went to the press with evidence of government wrongdoing.