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In Assange’s Darkest Hour, Committee To Protect Journalists Yet Again Excludes Him From Jailed Journalist Index

In Assange’s Darkest Hour, Committee To Protect Journalists Yet Again Excludes Him From Jailed Journalist Index

Please enjoy this exclusive article made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a paid subscriber and support independent journalism on whistleblowing, government secrecy, and press freedom. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released its census report for 2023. Three hundred and twenty detained or imprisoned journalists were counted

US House Of Representatives Passes Reporter's Shield Law—Again

US House Of Representatives Passes Reporter's Shield Law—Again

The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate, where it has the support of Senators Ron Wyden, Mike Lee, and Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

US Judge Rules In Favor Of Police 'Buffer Law' Viewed As Threat To Rights Of Journalists

US Judge Rules In Favor Of Police 'Buffer Law' Viewed As Threat To Rights Of Journalists

"The law has many legitimate applications,” Judge Damon R. Leichty stated. "Any effect on speech is minimal and incidental only."

US Appeals Court Restores Anti-Whistleblower 'Ag-Gag' Laws In Iowa

US Appeals Court Restores Anti-Whistleblower 'Ag-Gag' Laws In Iowa

The appeals court decision was celebrated by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

Coalition Urges Appeals Court To End Secrecy Around FBI Raid Against Florida-Based Journalist

Coalition Urges Appeals Court To End Secrecy Around FBI Raid Against Florida-Based Journalist

The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a subscriber and support independent journalism today. A coalition of civil liberties and press freedom organizations in the United States demanded that a federal appeals court force the U.S. Justice Department to be transparent about why

From Prison, Assange Expresses Regret That WikiLeaks Can No Longer Expose War Crimes

From Prison, Assange Expresses Regret That WikiLeaks Can No Longer Expose War Crimes

"WikiLeaks is no longer able to expose war crimes and corruption as in the past," according to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Israel’s War On Gaza: In Memory Of Palestinian Journalists Killed In 2023

Israel’s War On Gaza: In Memory Of Palestinian Journalists Killed In 2023

The death toll for Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed in the Israeli military’s assault and siege on Gaza has been staggering. They have largely been killed by weapons provided by the United States government, and at least a dozen more were confirmed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to have