A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that a Montana woman sued for defamation was not a journalist when she posted online that an Oregon lawyer acted criminally during a bankruptcy case, a decision with implications for bloggers ...
Internet
Dec 8, 2011
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The importance of a free press to a thriving democracy is well-known. But what is its importance to a thriving economy?
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2021
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New Internet restrictions approved by parliament are raising concerns the government is trying to control the flow of information amid a corruption scandal, and a senior European official on Thursday called the measures "a ...
Internet
Feb 6, 2014
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Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday launched a new indicator measuring global press freedom by aggregating the scores of its annual index, from perennial table-topping Finland to worst offenders Eritrea.
Other
Jan 30, 2013
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For a man who made a fortune from electric cars, the Twitter takeover has turned into a fairly bumpy ride so far. Soon after buying the social media company for US$44 billion (£38 billion), Elon Musk said he had "no choice" ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2022
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Governments around the world have stepped up efforts to block or censor social media and messaging applications, in a new blow to internet freedom, a watchdog group said Monday.
Internet
Nov 14, 2016
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While many have argued that media freedom is integral to a functioning democracy and respect for human rights, a new study is the first to examine the effects of media freedom in countries that lack such democratic institutions ...
Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2009
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Singapore's feisty online community reacted angrily Wednesday to an announcement that news websites including one operated by Yahoo! will have to obtain licences subjecting them to rules governing traditional media.
Internet
May 29, 2013
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Secretary of State John Kerry says people around the world have a fundamental right to the Internet. He is denouncing authoritarian governments that place restrictions on web access and social media.
Internet
Apr 28, 2014
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(AP) -- The Wisconsin school athletic association has the right to limit who carries games live on the Internet, a judge ruled Thursday.
Telecom
Jun 4, 2010
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