Press Freedom
In US Court, Asheville Blade Journalists Sue Over Illegal Arrests
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A news co-op in North Carolina and two journalists convicted of trespassing offenses filed a federal lawsuit alleging that their constitutional rights were violated
Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture
The verdict marked the first time that any U.S. military contractor was held liable for torture during the "war on terrorism."
Trump’s Return Poses Threat To Whistleblowers, Freedom of The Press
Freedom of the press and freedom of speech for government employees is at risk, and President Biden and Democrats are partly responsible for what happens next.
Palestinian-Owned Cafe Where I Spoke Was Attacked
After UK Police Raid, Journalist Asa Winstanley Focused On Stopping 'Digital Strip-Search' Of His Devices
Journalist Asa Winstanley is most concerned about stopping police from searching his devices for information that would put his sources at risk.
'Slow Torture': Israel's Detention Of Palestinian Journalists
"Journalists have endured a suffering that future generations will never forget," says Palestinian Journalists Syndicate President Nasser Abu Bakr