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We Will Resist Trump’s Authoritarian War on the Media
Truth is the liar's kryptonite and Trump has revealed that his greatest vulnerability is to cold, hard facts.
Press Barred From Recording Teacher of the Year Speech at White House Ceremony
Mandy Manning discusses more.
Trump’s FCC Has Spent the Year Waging War on Democracy and the Press
Like Trump, his FCC shows deep contempt for a free press.
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To Combat Trump’s Attacks on Democracy, We Must Understand Precedents Set by Obama
Obama laid the groundwork for many of Trump's abuses.
Empire Files: Abby Martin in Venezuela — Supermarkets to Black Markets
Abby Martin talks to Venezuelans on the streets of Caracas and investigates the main claim that there's no free press and famine.
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Net Neutrality Redux: Why Republicans Shouldn’t Mess With the Internet
“Hell hath no fury like the internet scorned.”
Trump’s Threat to Libel Law: How the President Seeks to Silence Critics
Aided by appointees like Gorsuch, Trump could use libel lawsuits to undermine freedom of the press.
Tennessee University Fires NPR Reporter After Politicians Complain
The firing of Jacqui Helbert exemplifies why universities need strong policies and procedures to protect freedom of the press on campus.
Trump’s FCC Is Already Canceling Internet Services for Low-Income Customers
Low-income people and communities of color are being left behind as high-speed internet expands nationwide.
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To Halt the Slide Into Authoritarianism, We Need a General Strike
To make a general strike possible, we must organize strike funds and other supports to offset risks workers will bear.