What does Trump’s election mean for digital freedom of speech?
The public must prepare to stand up for a free press, and against online censorship and surveillance.
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Does billionaire-funded lawsuit against Gawker create playbook for punishing press?
The revelation that PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel financed the Hulk's lawsuit against Gawker raises important questions in the battle between privacy and a free press.
Morocco’s war on free speech is costing its universities dearly
The Moroccan state's case against a leading academic could have far reaching ramifications for academic freedom and research at the country's universities.
Are the rules of engagement the same for journalists when terror strikes at home?
As is distant wars, journalists in France are now kept away from areas where security forces intervene against terrorists. Should this be welcomed?
Gawker — and First Amendment — may receive body blow from another thin-skinned wrestler
Hulk Hogan is suing Gawker for $100 million in a case that not only could bankrupt the media empire known for its gossip but could erode the First Amendment as well.
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