Some regimes are just controlling media ownership, says Evantica Bund. Wealthy pals and politicians will buy up mediate outlets to make them a mouthpiece for the state. Strategic lawsuits against public participations can also be pernicious. But despite all this harassment, reporters keep finding new ways to continue doing their work.
A leaked draft opinion shows America’s Supreme Court is ready to let states outlaw abortion. We explore the implications for American politics, and the rights of millions of American women. Around 85% of the world’s population lives in countries, often democracies at peace, where press freedom has declined over the past five years. And remembering the typist of Oskar Schindler’s list.
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