Thoughtcrime Raises Its Ugly Head in Vladimir Putin's Russia
A Cold War-era phenomenon in which literature that couldn't be printed inside the USSR was smuggled abroad and published there, has been revived.
Donald Trump blocking Iowa newspaper from rally raises questions
A journalist was briefly blocked from accreditation at a Trump campaign event this week, raising questions over media freedom.
Georgia lawmakers throw punches over Russian-inspired "foreign agent" law
Proposed legislation against independent media "would demonstrate the present government's increasing embrace of Russia," U.S. lawmakers argue.
Mike Lindell's "no merit" lawsuit over Jan. 6 tapes is doomed to fail
Legal experts said Lindell lacks the standing to prove either of his constitutional claims against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Mike Lindell suing Kevin McCarthy over January 6 tapes
"We're gonna run this all the way to the Supreme Court," Lindell vowed about his lawsuit against the House Speaker.
Hong Kong's Citizen News Becomes Third to Close Amid Crackdown on Dissent
"Regrettably, what was ahead of us is not just pouring rains or blowing winds, but hurricanes and tsunamis," the outlet said in a statement.
U.S.-Funded Broadcaster's Belarus Outlet Labeled as Extremist
Radio Svaboda, the Belarusian outlet for Radio Free Europe, was labeled extremist more than a year after it covered the country's August 2020 election protests.
SCOTUS: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' Exclusion of Conservative Press is Legal
The court upheld the ruling that the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy was denied access to briefings due to its improper news-collecting operation.
China to Give U.S. Journalists 1-Year Work Visas After New Agreement
The agreement comes after both nations drastically reduced press freedoms from each other.
Myanmar Records Didn't Accurately Show Where Jailed U.S. Journalist Worked
Danny Fenster is charged with spreading false or inflammatory information, contacting illegal opposition groups, and violating visa conditions.
Hear Moment Maria Ressa Found Out She Won the Nobel Peace Prize
The 58-year-old journalist and co-founder of Rappler is the 18th woman in history to win the Peace Prize.
Reporter 'Dragged' From McCarthy Press Conference After Jan 6 Question
"It's not a Democratic or Republican issue, so, why do you oppose the January 6 Commission, sir?" journalist Grant Stern asked McCarthy.
China Accuses U.S. of Interference Amid Biden's Support for Apple Daily
Police froze $2.3 million of Apple Daily's assets and searched its office, charging founder Jimmy Lai under the national security law of foreign collusion.
Biden Justice Dept. May Be More Threatening than Trump's, WaPo CEO Says
"Anything less would be simply, simply wrong," Fred Ryan wrote, using Biden's own words against his Justice Department.
China Jails Wuhan COVID Reporter for Four Years in New Dissident Crackdown
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan was reportedly given four years in prison for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" by reporting on the Chinese government's handling of the early COVID-19 outbreak.
NYC Politician Tried to Restrict Press Access
The New York City Council Speaker abruptly limited access to the press and public to an area in the east wing of City Hall on Monday, spurring immediate backlash by the city press corps.
The Trump White House's War on Truth
The Trump administration regularly denies reporters' requests for comment—unless they're giving the president good press.
If Obama Threatened Fox People Would March: Jake Tapper
CNN anchor speaks out after President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke NBC News's broadcast license.
Most Lack Basic Knowledge to Understand Current Events
Only 26 percent could name all three branches of the government.
Cambodia Shut Our Paper Down. Don't Let Trump Do That
Two reporters tell Newsweek what The Cambodia Daily meant to them and to a country whose democratic institutions are under threat.
The Left Demonizes Free Press, Too
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio mirrors Trump in his attacks on the media.
Kenya's Elections, and Journalists, Are Under Threat
For Kenya's August elections to be fair and free of violence, the media needs to be able to report without fear of reprisals.
Ugandan Professor Charged for 'Insulting' President
Dr Stella Nyanzi's case has reignited the debate about freedom of expression in Uganda.
Inside the War Between Trump and the Media
Not since Nixon have the press and White House clashed so much, but this time it's different.
New Egyptian Law May Give President Control of Media
Human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized media freedoms in Egypt, which jailed the second most journalists of any country in the world in 2015.
Trump's Threat to Press Freedom: Why it Matters
The president-elect, who has called the press 'scum,' may find it hard to legally limit the media; will intimidation and secrecy accomplish the same goals?
How to Counter Erdogan's Assault on the Free Press
We should revoke U.S. visa privileges for Turkish officials and businessmen involved in press freedom abuses.
Turkish Newspaper Turns Pro-Government After Takeover
"Zaman" publishes flattering stories about President Tayyip Erdogan.
Protests Follow Turkey's Move to Take Over Newspaper
Newspaper is linked to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who the government says plotted a coup.
Opinion: Beijing Kidnapping Critics Outside China
The number of critics of Beijing targeted outside China's borders has grown exponentially, the author writes.