Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia
Authorities are tightening the screws on journalists and those who speak out. Growing civil solidarity may be the response.
May 8, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
This Was Never Just About Woody Allen. It Still Isn’t. This Was Never Just About Woody Allen. It Still Isn’t.
Against the vice cop of the mind.
Mar 27, 2020 / Carnal Knowledge / JoAnn Wypijewski
The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment
A Trump campaign suit against The New York Times shows how far he will take attacks on press freedom.
Feb 27, 2020 / John Nichols
The Chinese Government Cannot Be Allowed to Undermine Academic Freedom The Chinese Government Cannot Be Allowed to Undermine Academic Freedom
Universities are not taking seriously Beijing’s efforts to stifle free speech on campus.
Nov 8, 2019 / StudentNation / Sophie Richardson
Colleges Are Spreading Trump’s Disingenuous Notion of ‘Free Speech’ Colleges Are Spreading Trump’s Disingenuous Notion of ‘Free Speech’
In the name of free speech, universities are suppressing student protests in increasingly draconian ways.
Oct 16, 2019 / StudentNation / P.E. Moskowitz
Everything You Think You Know About ‘Free Speech’ Is a Lie Everything You Think You Know About ‘Free Speech’ Is a Lie
How far-right operatives manufactured the “crisis” of free speech with books, think tanks—and billions of dollars.
Aug 20, 2019 / P.E. Moskowitz
Defending the Right of Radical Dissent Is the Highest Expression of Patriotism Defending the Right of Radical Dissent Is the Highest Expression of Patriotism
A new book by David Maraniss captures the spirit of the Independence Day far more truly than Trump’s parade.
Jul 3, 2019 / John Nichols
The World’s Dismal Convergence on Press Freedom The World’s Dismal Convergence on Press Freedom
Western reporters used to be markedly freer than their colleagues in the Arab world. Can they still claim that privilege?
Jun 11, 2019 / Thanassis Cambanis
The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange
Since 1917, the US government has used the Espionage Act to restrict freedom of speech, to imprison activists and whistle-blowers, and to dismantle progressive organizations.
May 30, 2019 / Feature / Miriam Schneir
Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation
Activist victories against Singapore’s ruling party are close to impossible—but we kept fighting, because we had no other option.
May 30, 2019 / Kirsten Han