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US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023

US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a project of the Freedom of the Press Foundation, documented several incidents in 2023, where reporters were criminalized for “routine journalism."

Ten More Palestinian Journalists Killed In Gaza By Israeli Military

Kevin Gosztola continues his video series paying tribute to journalists killed in Gaza.

Israel's War On Gaza: Honoring The First Ten Palestinian Journalists Killed

Paying tribute to the first ten Palestinian journalists that were killed by the Israeli military back in October

Police Secrecy Hits A Snag After Florida Supreme Court Decision

Police Secrecy Hits A Snag After Florida Supreme Court Decision

The Florida Supreme Court rejected an effort by the state’s largest police union to prevent the disclosure of the names of officers involved in shootings.

US Says If CIA-Backed Embassy Security Opened Phones Of Assange Visitors, It Was Constitutional

US Says If CIA-Backed Embassy Security Opened Phones Of Assange Visitors, It Was Constitutional

“There are several cases,” U.S. Attorney Jean-David Barnea argued, “that say that by giving your phone to someone else, you have relinquished your expectation of privacy.”

Lawsuit Against Alleged CIA Spying On Assange Visitors: A Rare Court Hearing

Lawsuit Against Alleged CIA Spying On Assange Visitors: A Rare Court Hearing

A federal judge pushed back when a government attorney refused to confirm or deny whether the CIA had engaged in warrantless surveillance

Reporter Arrested At East Palestine Train Derailment Press Conference Sues Police

Reporter Arrested At East Palestine Train Derailment Press Conference Sues Police

“I’m bringing this lawsuit because journalists should be able to cover newsworthy matters without fear of arrest or retaliation,” NewsNation reporter Evan Lambert declared.