In the wake of the recent Israel-Gaza conflict that claimed the lives of at least 79 journalists, press freedom and human rights groups are calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to take immediate action to ensure the safety and protection of journalists covering the hostilities. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Freedom House, Freedom of … Read more
Ismael Villagómez, a news photographer for the Heraldo de Juarez in the violence-ridden Ciudad Juarez, was found shot to death in his car on Thursday. The incident has ignited concerns about the safety of journalists in the Mexican border city, known for its dominance by drug cartels and ongoing turf battles. Context of Violence in … Read more
Marion Police Department is now under criticism after raiding the newsroom and the home of the publisher and editor of the Marion County Record. After conducting a raid on a local newspaper’s offices and the house of its publisher and owner, Marion Police Department has come under criticism from a number of press freedom watchdogs. … Read more