by Saskia Rowley | Jan 20, 2020 | Communication Rights
Growing tensions between the United States and Iran marked the first two weeks of 2020. News cycles have been dominated by coverage of the attack on the US embassy in Baghdad, the killing of a high-profile Iranian general, Iranian attacks on US military bases, and the...
by Saskia Rowley | Aug 6, 2019 | Communication Rights
In an era when misinformation and “fake news” abound on social media, it is important to understand where people get their news. Democratic participation and accountable government rest on informed and balanced opinion that is transparent about its motivations and...
by Saskia Rowley | Jun 24, 2019 | Communication Rights
San Francisco protest, February 2019. Photo: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock “Elected leaders in many democracies, who should be press freedom’s staunchest defenders, have made explicit attempts to silence critical media voices and strengthen outlets that serve...
