On World Press Freedom Day, Journalism Is Under Fire
Joshua Scheer On this World Press Freedom Day, we honor not only the courage of journalists who risk everything to tell the truth, but also the relentless work of organizations…
‘We’ve All Been Changed By This’: Sharif Abdel Kouddous On Documenting Israel’s (Ongoing) War Crimes In Gaza And Lebanon
Marc Steiner for TRNN Sharif Abdel Kouddous has reported from war zones and disaster areas across the world—from Egypt, Syria, and Libya, to Iraq, Algeria, Haiti, and the United States—but…
‘A Media System Built on Profit Is Incredibly Fragile’
CounterSpin interview with Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. the First Amendment Janine Jackson Janine Jackson: When FAIR started in 1986, US news media were harming people through nightly stories blaring…
US and Israeli attack on Iran: At least 51 girls reported killed in strike on school
Posted by Joshua Scheer In the latest escalation of the U.S.–Israel assault on Iran, at least 51 young girls were reportedly killed when an airstrike struck a primary school in…
Polymarket, Substack Unveil Partnership With Dystopic Pro-Gambling Tagline
“Journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets,” Polymarket’s X account said in a post announcing the deal.
Enemy of or for the People?
Media democracy to uphold the U.S. Constitution By Mischa Geracoulis of Project Censored An attack on press freedom is an attack on all constitutional rights and democratic norms accorded by…
WATCH: Pilger & Palestine
To mark the second anniversary of the passing of John Pilger, CN presents his 2002 documentary Palestine Is Still the Issue followed by CN’s 2021 discussion with Pilger and historian…
Most Press Arrests In 2025 Resulted In Zero Criminal Charges
The vast majority of journalists or media professionals arrested in 2025 were released and never charged with any criminal offenses, according to an analysis from the US Press Freedom Tracker.
Watched, Tracked, and Targeted: Inside Gaza’s Fight for Privacy and Survival
Mohammed R. Mhawish’s 16-month investigation exposes how modern surveillance and war strip away human dignity in Gaza.
The Role of Information in Building a New World
Research as a Key to Fighting Militarism and Repression.
Reporting on War (w/ Ben Anderson) | The Chris Hedges Report
War correspondent Ben Anderson joins host Chris Hedges to detail the numbing physical and psychological elements of war reporting — and ponders whether or not the truth can really change…
What Rodolfo Walsh Would Demand We Write in His Place
As attacks on the media increase in Argentina and beyond, we reflect on the legacy of Rodolfo Walsh, a heroic journalist who fought the military dictatorship with his pen.
USAID Falls, Exposing a Giant Network of US-Funded ‘Independent’ Media
From Ukraine to Cuba, news outlets worldwide are suddenly begging for cash—because their “independent journalism” was actually paid for by Washington all along.
Biden’s Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe for Journalists
Despite pronouncements, President Joe Biden's administration helped make the state of the free press more fragile.
20 Years After His Death, Gary Webb’s Truth Is Still Dangerous
Twenty years ago this month, former San Jose Mercury News investigative reporter Gary Webb died by apparent suicide after his career was systematically destroyed.