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On November 2, the United Nations observed its ninth annual International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Journalists challenge the powerful so that their fellow citizens can learn about issues and stories others would prefer hidden — and their work is as dangerous as it is important.

Journalists are being harassed, assaulted, jailed, and killed in record numbers for reporting on the activities of their governments.

It takes an incredible amount of courage to be a journalist today. Protecting the press and respecting their valuable role in a vibrant democracy should be higher priorities,

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How to Cover Threats to Democracy

Over the past decade, many countries have observed declines in civil liberties, political rights, and other freedoms — and newsrooms are now grappling with how to report on democracy in peril. Freedom House President Michael Abramowitz joined The Washington Post’s Matea Gold for a discussion on the state of democracy now and where journalists can go from here

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Threats to the US Midterm Elections: As the US heads toward midterm elections next week, the political environment remains haunted by the coup attempt that culminated in a violent attack on the Capitol in January 2021.
Election Watch researcher Philip Friedrich argues that threats to US elections did not begin in 2020, but are part of a much older pattern of deterioration in America’s democratic institutions that must be addressed if the country is to meaningfully advance global freedom.

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Invasion of Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy. Though the Ukrainian military has made promising advancements, the human toll of the war continues to mount.
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Upcoming Events
Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and participating in various upcoming events.

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