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Dear John,
Artistic expression and activism have long existed in tandem. But activism through art can place creators at risk. Some governments have passed specific laws to suppress unfavorable artistic expression and many artists have been arrested as a consequence.
Repression of art only validates the power of artistic expression as a catalyst for change. Even in the face of persecution, artists’ drive to change the world cannot be stifled.
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In July, voters in Cambodia will head to the polls for the country’s general election, which is held every five years. Cambodia is a de facto one-party state, and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has ruled the country since 1979.
There are concerns that false and misleading information may permeate the online environment ahead of this year’s election.
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Politicized Prosecutions Grow in China
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In the latest issue of the China Media Bulletin, we review Beijing’s crackdown on foreign firms, the regulatory changes affecting academic databases and chatbots, US indictments that shed light on transnational repression, and filmmakers tackling sensitive topics despite censorship.
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REPORT LAUNCH: Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe
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Join us for the launch of Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe, Freedom House's newest report on the pressures hindering news media’s role in democracy, and responses to overcome them.
The virtual event will be June 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET/ 3:00 p.m CEST, and will feature researchers presenting key findings from the report, followed by a panel discussion.
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Explore Data from Nations in Transit
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Our annual Nations in Transit report evaluates the state of democracy in 29 countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. Explore our interactive data to learn more about this year's scores.
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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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