World Press Freedom Day: Journalists must never be a target
On World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE 19 reiterated what is clear in international law, yet has been continuously undermined: journalists…
Geographical Coverage: USA
Will Washington Lose a Model Ally in Europe?
The Trump administration continuously hails Poland as a model ally and an example for other countries in Europe. From its…
Orbán’s Defeat Marks Democratic Renewal in Hungary, Signalling New Possibilities for Europe and the U.S.
Viktor Orbán’s defeat marks a defining turning point not only for Hungary but for democracy around the world. After years…
The Problem With the Idea That Netanyahu Made Trump Attack Iran
There’s an argument flooding the media zone since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran that Israeli Prime Minister…
The 764 Network: A Global Threat for Child Abuse and Radicalization
There is an urgent concern among researchers and law enforcement about a youth network engaged in the large-scale targeting, abuse,…
Why Is There Silence in Caracas?
The January 3, 2026, capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro by the United States marked a decisive moment in Venezuela’s recent…
When Aid Fades: Impacts and Pathways for the Global Democratic Ecosystem
In January 2025, the United States (US) administration initiated a sweeping overhaul of foreign aid, closed USAID, consolidating it into…
Trump Administration Purging LGBTQ+ People From Public Jobs and the Public Memory
Running in 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance made attacking LGBTQ+ people a central feature of their campaign. The then-candidates…
Charlie Kirk’s Murder Sparks Calls for Civil War And Violent Retribution Against Political Opponents
The murder of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus has ratcheted up political tension at home and abroad.…
1 in 5 Americans now regularly get news on TikTok, up sharply from 2020
A fifth of U.S. adults now regularly get news on TikTok, up from just 3% in 2020. In fact, during…