censorship

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

Jason Buch / Texas Observer Jan 29, 2024 An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Education

The Dictionary Is Too Controversial for Florida Schools

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Jan 15, 2024 Escambia County’s school district was already facing a lawsuit over banned books on LGBTQ+ subjects and race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Silencing of Palestinian Voices

Jenna McGuire / Truthdig Oct 27, 2023 As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, a pattern of suppression is evident toward journalists and employees who advocate for Palestinian rights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Modi’s War on the Media

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Aug 3, 2023 The urgent Indian documentary “While We Watched” captures journalism under fire. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Opinion

Fighting Censorship Is an American Tradition

Svante Myrick / OtherWords Jul 3, 2023 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Ron DeSantis’s Censors Go After Inspirational Poem About Unity

Tana Ganeva / Truthdig May 26, 2023 DeSantis is losing the battle to be "likable" and "relatable." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Book Excerpt

Book Excerpt: “Guilty of Journalism”

Kevin Gosztola / Seven Stories Press & Censored Press Apr 7, 2023 How the FBI relied on an Icelandic criminal and diagnosed sociopath to indict Julian Assange, and met unusual resistance from the Icelandic government. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )