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Dear John,
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
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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
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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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Sign Up for the New Hong Kong Media Bulletin
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Next month, we are launching the Hong Kong Media Bulletin, a monthly email newsletter that provides unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in Hong Kong, and a spotlight on initiatives by Hong Kongers and their global supporters. Sign up today!
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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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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
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We encourage you to subscribe to Freedom House's other newsletters, including:
The China Media Bulletin
A monthly newsletter that offers unique insight on censorship, media freedom, and internet freedom issues related to the People's Republic of China, drawing on both English and Chinese-language sources
The Hong Kong Media Bulletin
A monthly email newsletter that provides unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in Hong Kong, and a spotlight on initiatives by Hong Kongers and their global supporters.
All our newsletters are available for subscription here.
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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