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Free speech and privacy declining globally – Freedom House
Freedom House issued its annual report on “Freedom on the Net 201: The Crisis of the Social Media” Tuesday, warning that social media is an increasingly precarious tool for mass surveillance and manipulation of elections. The report...Nov 7, 2019 853 0 -
Press freedom ‘very bad’ in record countries; info chaos polarizing societies
A New Deal for Journalism needed...Read MoreMay 3, 2022 486 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...Feb 22, 2020 664 0 -
Media freedoms under attack in democracies and authoritarian states alike
It might have been almost unthinkable until a few years ago but many democracies around the world are resorting to new forms of curbs and attacks against journalism. The latest Freedom House report says independent media...Jun 6, 2019 719 0 -
In emotional concession speech, Hillary Clinton urges pluralism
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, who lost Tuesday’s election to Donald Trump, has said the Republican is going to be president of all Americans. “Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an...Nov 9, 2016 1068 0 -
Coronavirus: Where is the humane vision?
Education is often seen as a be-all panacea. 50 years ago, David Halberstam in his book, “The Best and the Brightest,” blamed the “bright bulbs” in the White House for the Vietnam debacle, by pushing...May 9, 2020 1206 0 -
Championing human rights against a multitude of pressures
Photo: Asma_Jahangir_Four_Freedoms_Awards/Wikimedia Commons Views and News Editorial She stood like a rock against two military regimes, entrenched societal injustices and the militant mindset – and on all these fronts she achieved remarkable success as a champion...Feb 11, 2018 1035 0 -
Obama rebukes proposal Muslim Americans be tested for their beliefs
President Barack Obama has rebuked suggestions following deadly attack in Nice, France, that all Muslim Americans be subjected to test for their religious beliefs. “In the wake of last night’s attacks, we’ve heard more suggestions that...Jul 16, 2016 729 0 -
Making a Mensch: Kindness and Integrity
Mensch International Foundation Awards...Read MoreSep 22, 2022 1047 0 -
UNGA proclaims March 15 as Internationa Day to combat Islamophobia
Resolution seeks to help foster unity in diversity...Read MoreMar 15, 2022 276 0