Female Journalists Still Bear the Brunt of Cyberattacks

Katharine Quarmby / Truthdig Jan 9, 2020 Even in countries that value press freedom, women are routinely subjected to threats of rape and other forms of online abuse. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

18 Journalism Groups Send Letter to President-Elect Donald Trump for Press Access

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 18, 2016 Journalists are concerned that the incoming chief executive will be a threat to freedom of the press and government transparency during his presidency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Uppity’ Women in a Man’s World: Zimbabwean Women Fight to Make Their Mark in the Media

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 Working as a journalist in Zimbabwe is a risky business for all members of the media, but it is doubly challenging for women. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdig and IWMF Join Forces for ‘Global Voices’ Project

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2014 On Monday, Truthdig launched a new initiative, Global Voices: Truthdig Women Reporting, in conjunction with the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF), to support and promote the work of women journalists from around the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

This Brave Woman Gave Her Life to Bring You the News

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 5, 2014 Associated Press photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus was shot to death by an Afghan policeman Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It Ain’t Over Till the Good Lady Gets Justice

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2009 Anna Politkovskaya was such a fine journalist, so brave in afflicting the comfortable, that she was shot. Probably by her political enemies, which included her government. She was the 13th journalistic critic of the government to be shot down by contract killers during Putin's reign. After the first sham trial led to nothing, the Russian Supreme Court ordered a retrial of defendants in the case, a trial that is now under way and in a brief adjournment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Profiles in Courage: Women Journalists Speak Out

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2007 This year's winners of the International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Awards are truly remarkable journalists who uphold the highest standards of the profession -- and, as they reveal in their speeches, risk paying the highest price for their perseverance and dedication. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )