FREEDOM OF PRESS

Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Justice in Question: Hong Kong’s Freedom on Trial

A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Crackdown on Press Freedom: Journalists Arrested During Protests

Turkey's government has taken a strong stance against journalists covering anti-government protests. Eight journalists found themselves in custody after a prosecutor in Istanbul reversed an earlier decision to release them. These journalists were among ten arrested in early morning raids on their ho

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

White House vs. AP: A Name Game Gone Wrong

The White House made a surprising move. They kept a reporter and a photographer from the Associated Press (AP) off Air Force One. Why? Because of a disagreement over what to call the Gulf of Mexico. The White House wanted it called the "Gulf of America. " This isn't just a small issue. AP reporters

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