Civil groups urge Sri Lanka new president to uphold press freedom – JURIST
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with 24 civil society organizations, called on newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to prioritize press freedom in his administration. The…
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Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82
Charles Person, the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders who traveled from Washington to Birmingham, Ala., in 1961 in an effort to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South…
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Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
President Biden recognized an expansive cast of public figures, celebrities and cultural luminaries on Saturday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, covering a list of…
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Biden to Dole Out 19 Medals of Freedom, and One Unmistakable Message
With 16 days left in a political career that spanned a half-century, President Biden is expected on Saturday to confer one of the nation’s highest honors on core members of…
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India state official announces plans to revive dormant Freedom of Religion Act – JURIST
Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced on Friday that the state will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978, which has remained dormant for decades. The…
Read More »How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming
A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”…
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Menendez brothers to make first court appearance in bid for freedom
Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life terms without parole for the shotgun killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, will make their first court appearance…
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Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly
After 20 years and $2.3 trillion spent, after more than 100,000 American and Afghan lives lost, one would think our war in Afghanistan would be more of a reference point…
Read More »Trump Tells Republicans to ‘Kill’ Bipartisan Press Freedom Bill
The bill, known as the PRESS Act, would codify protections against federal investigators seizing reporters’ records. It is now less likely the legislation will clear the Senate before the current…
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‘Do not despair,’ Harris tells supporters as she concedes the election
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday acknowledged her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump in a speech marked by emotion as well as a resolve to never give up the…
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Press freedom groups demand Georgia authorities protect journalists amid election results – JURIST
Press freedom organizations urged the Georgian government to protect journalists on Thursday following a surge of threats and restrictions targeting journalists covering the country’s recent parliamentary election. A joint report…
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Donald Trump’s freedom probably depends on the election outcome
Donald Trump is at a pivotal point in his personal history. For him, the upshot of the election will be either a series of criminal prosecutions likely to result in…
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Menendez brothers: D.A. backs move that could pave way to freedom
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón will ask a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers serving life terms for killing their parents, a move that could…
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ECHR rules Russia violated freedom of expression – JURIST
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held that Russia violated Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (convention) in a press release on Tuesday. The violation concerned…
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Can I get UFO records through the Freedom of Information Act? Ask the lawyer – Orange County Register
Q: We are seeking records on UFOs, and were told to try the Freedom of Information Act. First question, can you explain the Freedom of Information Act? Then, how do…
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Media Freedom Coalition expresses concern over deteriorating media freedom in Hong Kong – JURIST
The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) released a statement on Friday calling attention to media freedom in Hong Kong. The MFC is a partnership of 50 countries formed in 2019 that…
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Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom
The petition that emerged on Sunday as Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, faced escalating pressure to resign took only two sentences to make its case to the institution’s…
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Is the sudden discovery by campus leaders of political neutrality and freedom of speech for real? – Press Enterprise
In the wake of Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel, many colleges and universities seem to have suddenly rediscovered the value of free speech and academic freedom. After a terrible free-speech…
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As people flee to other states, California must rediscover freedom – Orange County Register
For decades, California has been a desirable destination for Americans lured by the promise of riches, stardom, or at least a good place to surf. That dream is over for…
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