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Indiana State Officials Sued For Blocking Media Access To Executions

Indiana State Officials Sued For Blocking Media Access To Executions

Media organizations that cover executions in Indiana sue the state for blocking media access and violating their First Amendment rights
Kevin Gosztola May 14, 2025
Palestinian American Journalist Recounts Detention And Interrogation At Newark Airport

Palestinian American Journalist Recounts Detention And Interrogation At Newark Airport

Kevin Gosztola May 9, 2025

100 Days Of Attacks on Transparency And The Press

Host Kevin Gosztola marks President Donald Trump's first 100 days in his second term with this discussion of his administration's attacks on transparency and press freedom. He is joined by two guests from the Freedom of the Press Foundation —Seth Stern, the advocacy director, and Lauren
The Dissenter Apr 30, 2025
The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet

The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet

The use of lie detector tests to root out alleged leakers has added to the climate of fear under Trump.
Kevin Gosztola Apr 25, 2025
'If You're Reading This, It Means I Have Been Killed': Israeli Forces Massacre Two More Journalists

'If You're Reading This, It Means I Have Been Killed': Israeli Forces Massacre Two More Journalists

Israeli military forces reportedly targeted and killed two Palestinian journalists based in Gaza—Mohammad Mansour and Hossam Shabat
Kevin Gosztola Mar 24, 2025
City Of Portland Pays Nearly $1 Million For Arresting Journalists At Protests

City Of Portland Pays Nearly $1 Million For Arresting Journalists At Protests

Kevin Gosztola Mar 6, 2025
No Other Film As Deserving Of An Oscar

No Other Film As Deserving Of An Oscar

“No Other Land” filmmakers demonstrate great courage in the face of industry censorship, pervasive hopelessness, and risks to their freedom
Kevin Gosztola Mar 2, 2025

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