A bit of good news for press freedom. From The Intercept.
civil liberties & police
Julian Assange, the free press, and whistleblowers
The U.S.’ zealous pursuit of Assange is really an attempt to bully, intimidate and threaten” those who expose and protest governments’ war crimes and corruption.
Stephen Miller: White supremacy in the White House
The far-right champion behind Trump’s cruel anti-immigration policies should be ousted.
“Kill all women”: I don’t see the humor
Social media scorn and violent declarations against women are far from being jokes.
Stand With Glenn Greenwald
Demand that Brazilian prosecutors respect press freedom and drop the blatant politically motivated charge against journalist Glenn Greenwald.
Letters to the editor — December 2019
Readers’ opinions and fight-back announcements.
Write a letter to political prisoner Ramsey Orta and document it
The videographer of Eric Garner’s killing is not receiving his mail and packages and is apparently being kept from making his court dates. Help fight this!
Over 100 Activists Arrested Outside SCOTUS Amid Landmark LGBTQ+ Case
From Out magazine online: Protesters call for the Supreme Court to rule that queer and trans people are covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Activists Want An Elected Civilian Review Board To Investigate Police Misconduct
WNYC News covers the efforts of campaigners for an elected community board with real authority to curb abuse by cops.
