Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down on DNC Protest
"Why are you arresting press?" independent reporter Talia Jane and numerous others chanted as police arrested credentialed journalists covering DNC protests.
Julian Assange Is (Nearly) Free: Live Coverage
After agreeing to a plea deal, the WikiLeaks publisher is set to head home to Australia.
Israeli Government Seizes AP’s Media Equipment in Latest Act of Censorship
AP called it "an abusive use by the Israeli government of the country’s new foreign broadcaster law".
Student Journalists Are Needed Now More Than Ever
While the mainstream media repeatedly mischaracterizes pro-Palestine protests on campus, police and university administrations are attempting to repress the student press.
Romney Admits Push to Ban TikTok Is Aimed at Censoring News Out of Gaza
A conversation between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Republican senator offered an "incredible historical document" showing how the U.S. views its role in the Middle East.
Israel Bans Al Jazeera Journalists, Network
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Committee to Protect Journalists on Sunday condemned the Israeli cabinet’s decision to ban the Al Jazeera news network…
The Press Freedom Clock is TikToking
On World Press Freedom Day, we must recognize and support independent, public-interest journalism before it’s too late.
Gaza Journalists Killed by Israel Honored on World Press Freedom Day
"To claim these deaths are accidental is not only incredulous, it is insulting to the memory of professionals who lived their lives in service of truth and accuracy," said one…
US Issues Assurances on Assange
The U.S. Tuesday filed assurances on the death penalty and the 1st Amendment, the latter of which Stella Assange called a “non-assurance.”
Biden Is ‘Considering’ Dropping Assange Case
The president said Wednesday in response to a reporter’s question at the White House that his administration is “considering” Australia’s request that the case against Julian Assange be dropped.
Biden Administration Won’t Say Whether They Support Federal Shield Law for Journalists
In January, the House of Representatives passed a law to protect journalists. How come the White House doesn't want to talk about it?
Chris Hedges: The Crucifixion of Julian Assange
British courts for five years have dragged out Julian Assange's show trial. He continues to be denied due process as his physical and mental health deteriorates. This is the point.
Assange Extradition Delayed Unless US Provides ‘Assurances’ He Won’t Be Executed for Revealing the Truth
If the U.S. fails to file assurances in three weeks, Assange will be granted permission to appeal.
U.K. Court to Decide Tuesday If Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition
The decision will be issued at 10:30 am London time
US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won’t Be Executed If He’s Extradited
UK law prohibits extradition to a country that may impose capital punishment.