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'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
Trump Megadonor Escalates Campaign Against Freedom of The Press

Trump Megadonor Escalates Campaign Against Freedom of The Press

If billionaire Steve Wynn prevails, it would potentially open the floodgates to libel lawsuits against reporters, editors, producers, and news media
Kevin Gosztola Feb 10, 2025
US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

The lawsuit was brought by a former Israeli hostage.
Kevin Gosztola Feb 4, 2025
Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him

Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him

"And that’s the moment I thought, does anyone know I’m here? I had no idea what was going on outside.”
Kevin Gosztola Jan 29, 2025
Police In Switzerland Ban Then Detain Palestinian American Journalist

Police In Switzerland Ban Then Detain Palestinian American Journalist

In an act of repression, Zurich police detained Palestinian American journalist and author Ali Abunimah to block him from delivering a lecture
Kevin Gosztola Jan 26, 2025

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