If anyone understood the beauty and contradictions of Mexico, it was the late independent reporter, activist, poet, John Ross. Ross covered social movements in Mexico … Rebel ReporterRead more
Journalism
Posted inDictatorship / Journalism / Middle East / News
Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Journalists
In Turkey, press freedom advocates rallied Tuesday to protest the arrest of two journalists and an academic on accusations of disseminating terrorist propaganda. Among those … Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of JournalistsRead more
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Rat poison in your food
Posted inEconomics / Journalism / News / Tax / whistleblower
Whistleblowers & Journalist Go on Trial in “Luxembourg Leaks” Case
In Luxembourg, two former PricewaterhouseCoopers employees and a journalist have gone on trial over a massive leak that exposed corporate tax dodging. The so-called Luxembourg … Whistleblowers & Journalist Go on Trial in “Luxembourg Leaks” CaseRead more
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What Happens When No One Wants to Print Journalist’s Words Anymore?
Arthur Miller’s classic 1949 Pulitzer Prize–winning play Death of a Salesman opens with musical direction: “A melody is heard, played upon a flute. It is … What Happens When No One Wants to Print Journalist’s Words Anymore?Read more
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110 journalists killed in 2015
A total of 110 journalists were killed in connection with their work or for unclear reasons in 2015, according to the round-up published today by … 110 journalists killed in 2015Read more
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Turkey’s Erdogan Brings Press Crackdown to U.S.
Turkish President Erdogan visited Washington DC [last] week to participate in the deliberations on nuclear weapons. He brought with him some bad habits and some … Turkey’s Erdogan Brings Press Crackdown to U.S.Read more
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Covering War to End War
James Foley, the American journalist beheaded by the Islamic State in August of 2014. Foley was a freelance journalist who covered Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and … Covering War to End WarRead more
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Turkey Has Released VICE News Journalist Mohammed Rasool On Bail
VICE News journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool has been released on bail in Turkey after spending more than four months behind bars on terrorism charges. Rasool … Turkey Has Released VICE News Journalist Mohammed Rasool On BailRead more
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Dark Alliance author Gary Webb Resigns
Investigative reporter Gary Webb, who exposed the link between the Central Intelligence Agency and the crack cocaine epidemic in his ground-breaking “Dark Alliance” series, has … Dark Alliance author Gary Webb ResignsRead more