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Trump’s Military Response to Protests Highlights His Authoritarianism
This is a wake-up call for those who think Trump is merely embarrassing when compared to a Hitler or a Mussolini.
Police Raid Egypt’s Last Independent News Outlet
The raid and arrests mark a sharp escalation in Egypt’s attack on press freedom.
Julian Assange’s Attorney Decries Espionage Charges as Threat to Press Freedom
The Justice Department has indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act.
Judge Orders Manning Jailed, Imposes Daily $500 Fine After 30 Days Behind Bars
Whistleblower and activist Chelsea Manning is refusing to testify before a secretive grand jury.
Assange’s Indictment Treats Journalism as a Crime
Trump’s message to the press: Publish material critical of U.S. policy at your peril.
Chelsea Manning Again Takes Fall for Defending Public’s Right to Know
Democracy dies in darkness, indeed.
The Role of Media in Democracy: An Interview With Gary Younge
You cannot talk about media being the backbone of democracy without talking about media ownership.
Capitol Police Slammed for Physical Attacks on Reporters
Capitol Police have grown increasingly aggressive toward the press recently.
White House Bans Follow-Up Questions From Reporters
If journalists refuse to comply with these rules, they may be suspended or have their press passes revoked.
Facebook Aids Authoritarians Like the Philippines’ Duterte
Filipina journalist Maria Ressa discusses more.