Since russia invaded ukrane, about 20 reporters be killed in the country. World press freedom day is not a time to celebrate it, but rather to reflect on how little there has been thrown out. Russian forces are targeting journalists who drive in marked cars and wear press vests. The ways to limit press freedom take many forms, all of which come at a cost. And that muzzling is going on more and more.
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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