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fromWIRED
1 week ago
Humor

Paramount Has a $1.5 Billion 'South Park' Problem

Right-wing humorists dominate offensive free speech, while reclaiming creators like Parker and Stone could benefit the left.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Hope I Played a Major Part!' Trump Claims Kimmel and Fallon Are Set to Be Fired After Colbert

Trump stated, "The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone." This reflects his belief that the late-night hosts' cancellation is nearing completion and is a victory for him. He continued to criticize their talent, noting, "These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for... destroying what used to be GREAT Television." He expressed satisfaction with their potential departures, saying, "It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!"
US politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Azerbaijan jails Sputnik execs amid escalating tensions with Russia

Executives from Sputnik Azerbaijan were sentenced to prison after a police raid amid heightened tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Saying This New GOP Bill Is Straight Out Of The Project 2025 Playbook

Lee's bill parallels Project 2025, aiming to broaden obscenity definitions and limit First Amendment protections, impacting media depiction of nudity and sex.
#india
US news
fromKqed
2 months ago

People Who Fled Authoritarian Regimes Say Trump's Tactics Remind Them of Home | KQED

Some immigrants see parallels between the Trump administration's actions and authoritarian regimes.
Scholars express concern that the U.S. is shifting toward authoritarianism.
#press-freedom
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

The hypocrisy of American democracy and the urgent need for a social network of public interest

The U.S. struggle with press freedom contradicts its global stance on democracy, as the administration exerts oppressive control over media.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

By storming our Al Jazeera offices in Ramallah, Israel has stepped up its assault on press freedom | Asef Hamidi

The closure of Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah signifies a serious threat to journalistic independence and freedom of the press globally.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They threatened to bulldoze my house': fear and violence stalk journalists in Modi's India

The press in India is facing increasing pressure leading to self-censorship, despite nominal freedoms.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump orders funding cut for public broadcasters NPR and PBS in fresh attack on media US politics live

Trump's presidency has resulted in significant declines in press freedom in the U.S., particularly through cuts to funding for public broadcasters.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

The hypocrisy of American democracy and the urgent need for a social network of public interest

The U.S. struggle with press freedom contradicts its global stance on democracy, as the administration exerts oppressive control over media.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires

The Trump administration is exerting more control over the press by removing historic independent newswires from the presidential press pool.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A New Documentary Takes on the Rise in American Antisemitism. It's Really About Something Else.

Last week, the Miami Beach mayor threatened to close a cinema screening a documentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, labeling it propaganda against Jews.
Left-wing politics
fromPoynter
4 months ago

President Trump's latest press target: Voice of America - Poynter

"On Friday, Trump signed an executive order that called for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA, to eliminate all activities to 'the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.'"
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Trump Cancels The SEC's Westlaw Subscription For Probably The Dumbest Possible Reason - Above the Law

The new administration may prioritize political agendas over enforcing securities laws and media access.
Actions like cutting SEC access reflect a deeper attempt to control the narrative and suppress dissent.
#al-jazeera
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Al Jazeera Slams the Palestinian Authority's West Bank Suspension of the Outlet

fromTruthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Al Jazeera Slams the Palestinian Authority's West Bank Suspension of the Outlet

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