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Spotlight on Freedom

Showing up for human rights in China

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Congress's passage of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act this week marks a significant step in addressing the Chinese Communist Party's abuses of the Uyghur people.

Months in the making, the legislation sends a message to the international community that it is well past time to take serious action against Beijing’s egregious human rights violations.



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Upholding online free expression is imperative

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President Trump's May 28 executive order harms free expression—and the online community is not backing down.



Here's Why

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Civil society yet again proves its strength

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People from all walks of life have come together to confront the pandemic's many challenges, showing what is achievable through collective action.



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Dropping the democratic facade

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Nations in Transit 2020

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finds a willingness among leaders to openly attack democratic institutions in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.

Still, the yearning for democracy in these countries remains strong as people engage in the evergreen pursuit of freedom.



Full Report

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FREEDOM IN THE NEWS

How China Is Planning to Win Back the World

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(The Atlantic)

Freedom of Movement Is a Right, Not a Privilege

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(The American Interest)

Democracy At Risk In Central And Eastern Europe, Report Finds

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(NPR)

Poland Is Showing the World How Not to Run a Pandemic Election

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(Foreign Policy)

Hungary no longer a democracy, Freedom House says

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(Politico)

Pandemic Forces Poland to Delay Presidential Election

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(The New York Times)

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