Hong Kong Officials Weaponize Security Law To Clamp Down on Dissent
China’s new national security law clamps down on journalists covering Hong Kong as well as pro-democracy and pro-independence advocates in the region.
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Long Time No See #12 – Hong Kong Protests
A new national security law has called into question the future of Hong Kong. On episode 12 of LTNS, photojournalist Laurel Chor discusses how the law has changed the city and the protests that have enveloped the streets of the global hub for the past year.
Saying Goodbye to the Newseum, but Not the Press
While the Newseum may have closed its doors to the public, journalism and a free press still and should remain essential parts of American democracy.
The President’s Dangerous Pattern of Pitting the Press Against the Justice System
President Trump’s tendency to pit the media against the justice system is dangerous to our democracy.
A Closer Look into Press Freedom in the World’s Largest Democracy
India’s press freedom is being tested by attacks on journalists and censorship of media.
The Fake News Fight: How and Why We Got Here
At a recent Washington Post Live event, media heavy-hitters talked about the state of “fake news” today.
Cambodian Government Cracks Down on Media and Independent Organizations
Government pressure has forced Cambodia’s independent paper to shut down.
With New Blog, The Washington Post Seeks to Cover Challenges Facing Democracies Worldwide
The rise of populism and a deepening distrust in the government and the media have upended old assumptions about the world. Many in academic and journalistic circles are beginning to question whether democracy is something that can be taken for granted. In an effort to