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Committee To Protect Journalists
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Features international news alerts and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expression.
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The Case of Rafael Marques
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Site of the Open Society Institute: Updates and background information on the ongoing trial of Rafael Marques, a journalist from Angola who faces charges of defaming the president.
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Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up
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In a successful lawsuit, journalists fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to hide the dangers of a big advertiser (Monsanto), won a substantial cash settlement.
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World Free Press Institute Online
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Provides training programs and assistance to media organizations struggling to meet the challenges of a free press.
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Studying the Media
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Noam Chomsky provides an analysis of self-imposed, often unconscious, media censorship in the United States.
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Society of Professional Journalists
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Dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. Seeks to maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
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International Press Institute (IPI)
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IPI is a global organisation of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the protection of press freedom
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World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC)
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WPFC is 37 organizations on five continents, defending the freedom of the press and assisting independent news media organizations around the world.
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freedominfo.org
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A one-stop portal that describes best practices, consolidates lessons learned, explains campaign strategies and tactics, and links the efforts of freedom-of-information advocates around the world.
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Reporters Without Frontiers
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Fights for the freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and ensures protection of journalists by denouncing human rights breaches. In English, French and Spanish.
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Journalists' Trade Union (JuHI)
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Based in Azerbaijan, this organization offers links to current events concerning freedom of press and expression, journalism, mass media, trade union and labor rights.
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Index on Censorship
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Provides subscription information for bi-monthly magazine promoting free speech. Also includes assortment of online articles.
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2002 Press Freedom Index
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Ranks countries by freedom of the press. Developed and published for the first time in 2002 by Reporters Without Borders.
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Centre for Media Freedom Middle East and North Africa
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An independent centre based in London and Casablanca which defends journalists subjected to censorship and promotes media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa through action alerts, publications and training.
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Cascfen
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News about freedom of the press from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
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Observer - Special Reports: Press Freedom Campaign
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Ongoing collection of news, analysis and commentary about Press Freedom Day, censorship, threats to journalists and the situation in various countries.
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International Freedom of Expression Exchange
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Archive of alerts on press freedom violations, dating back to 1995. Covers over 120 countries.
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
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Defends journalists' rights and supports the development of media freedom in Canada and throughout the world.
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Index on Censorship
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Covers news and issues related to freedom of expression throughout the world.
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NutraSweet Soured on the Truth
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In 1998, Fox Television stations, allegedly fearful of Monsanto's lawyers, dropped a documentary in which NutraSweet was criticized. Covers the high-profile lawsuit involving the reporters of that program.
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Studying the Media
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Talk by Noam Chomsky on the power structures in the mainstream media - and on recognising subtle distortions that they implictly encourage.
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The Fox-BGH Cover-up Lawsuit
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In a lawsuit, the journalists say they were ultimately fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to broadcast false and slanted stories about BGH (or rBST). The dairy hormone is banned in all of Europe and other countries because of human health concerns.
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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
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Central Asian and Southern Caucasus Freedom of Expression Network
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News about freedom of the press from Central and South Asia.
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World Press Freedom Committee
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A group of national and international news media organizations monitoring, advocating, and coordinating efforts to promote a free press.
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