Free Speech

journalist independence square

Journalism Is Dangerous Work Journalism Is Dangerous Work

At home and abroad, the press is becoming a target of states and individuals.

Jan 15, 2019 / Michelle Chen

A New Report Charts the Increase in Limitations on Free Speech in Russia

A New Report Charts the Increase in Limitations on Free Speech in Russia A New Report Charts the Increase in Limitations on Free Speech in Russia

The new restrictions are only being applied to critical and independent voices.

Nov 29, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Net Neutrality Protest FCC

The Future of Net Neutrality The Future of Net Neutrality

Internet freedom went from hot-button issue to political sideshow. What happened?

Nov 1, 2018 / Evan Malmgren

Eric Reid

Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle

After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.

Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Portrait of Shahidul Alam

Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’ Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’

The acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist, and mentor remains in jail after speaking out against the government.

Aug 24, 2018 / Maia Hibbett

Free Speech Rally at UC Berkeley

The Dark Money Behind Campus Speech Wars The Dark Money Behind Campus Speech Wars

Speech First has ties to the billionaire Koch brothers and high-profile conservative causes. But the campus culture wars won’t be won in the courts: You can’t litigate students int...

Jul 9, 2018 / Daniel Moattar

BLM Sacramento

The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless

The remarkable work of this year’s Hillman Prize winners is a timely reminder of the indispensable role of the free press in sustaining a democracy.

May 1, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ensaf Haidar and Raif Badawi

This Saudi Blogger Called for Modernization. So Has the Crown Prince. So Why Is the Blogger in Jail? This Saudi Blogger Called for Modernization. So Has the Crown Prince. So Why Is the Blogger in Jail?

If Mohammed bin Salman truly wants to promote freedom of expression, he must release Raif Badawi.

Apr 26, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Sacramento ANTIFA group

Antifa Has Richard Spencer on the Run. Does That Vindicate Its Tactics? Antifa Has Richard Spencer on the Run. Does That Vindicate Its Tactics?

There’s good reason to believe that antifa’s success has come despite violent tactics, not because of them.

Mar 21, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Janus v. AFSCME unions free speech case

How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers

There is selective concern about the central issue of Janus v. AFSCME.

Feb 27, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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