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Oscar-Nominated Palestinian Director Condemns Global Inaction Against Israel
“The world just keeps watching and not taking serious actions,” says Basel Adra, director of “No Other Land.”
Washington Post Refuses to Run Ad Demanding Donald Trump Fire Elon Musk
The ad had been scheduled to be delivered to members of Congress as well as subscribers at the Pentagon and White House.
A Call to Media Organizations: Don’t Back Down in the Face of Trump’s Threats
Trump’s attacks on press freedom aren’t separate from his attacks on oppressed communities. We must resist them all.
Continuing Rightward Shift, Zuckerberg Cancels All Diversity Programs at Meta
The move is the latest of the Meta CEO's seeming efforts to cozy up to Donald Trump and reactionary forces.
Meta’s Allowance of Hate Speech Is Another Side Effect of Big Tech Monopoly
Activists say debates over content moderation devolve into partisan food fights instead of challenging tech titans.
Al Jazeera Slams the Palestinian Authority’s West Bank Suspension of the Outlet
The network said the move is an attempt to dissuade it from covering the rapidly escalating events taking place.
Major Media Outlets Are Capitulating to Trump’s Attacks on Press Freedom
Experts warn of the dangerous precedent being set for press independence when outlets give in to pressure preemptively.
Between Lessons on Solidarity and Fascism, “Wicked” Is a Movie for These Times
As we bear witness to the same atrocities, we all have different ways of confronting them.
Here’s How Truthout Is Preparing for Trump’s Day One
As the incoming administration vows to “come after” the media, independent journalism is more crucial than ever.
Lawmakers and Free Speech Groups Urge SCOTUS to Overturn Impending TikTok Ban
If the Supreme Court upholds the ban, it will take effect one day before Donald Trump takes office.