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Journalists and well-wishers light candles on the grave of slain anti-establishment editor Lasantha Wickrematunge on his 12th death anniversary, in Colombo on January 8, 2021.

Escalating Attacks on Journalists in Sri Lanka Demand New Tack from Human Rights Council

The continuing impunity in the wartime killing of a revered editor and the recent escalation of rights abuses expose the government's recalcitrance.
Redacted text on a sheet of paper.

How a New Administration—and a New Congress—Can Fix Prepublication Review: A Roadmap for Reform

The new administration, and the new Congress, should act more decisively to reform this broken system.
Egyptian members of the press sit outside the headquarters of the journalists syndicate in Cairo on January 25, 2009 with their cameras on the ground, in protest against police interference in their work. Many hold images of police brutality.

How to Fight Truth Decay: Protect the Truth Tellers

What better way of protecting the truth than by offering a safe haven for journalists who risk their lives to inform us.
Protesters demonstrate against the war in Yemen and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi outside the Saudi Arabian embassy on October 25, 2018 in London, England. A sign reads, "Justice for Jamal."

The Verdict in the Khashoggi Murder Isn’t Final By Any Stretch

The world must show MBS, Putin, the IRGC, and other would-be princely assassins the heavy price they will pay for murdering their citizens abroad. 
Former National Security adviser John Bolton speaks on stage during a public discussion at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina on February 17, 2020.

Notes on John Bolton’s Brief Opposing the Government’s Motion to Enjoin Publication of His Book

Late last night, John Bolton filed his brief in opposition to the government’s motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction. 
National Security Advisor John Bolton and Donald Trump

Questions for the Government in the Bolton Book TRO Hearing(s)

Goldsmith and Lederman deliver up a series of questions that will expose the strengths and weaknesses of the government's claims.

Assessing the Government’s Lawsuit Against John Bolton [UPDATED after Wednesday’s filing of a TRO motion]

An explainer about some common misconceptions, and how the litigation will likely play out.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda delivers her semi-annual briefing on recent developments concerning cases in Libya via a virtual meeting.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (May 1-8)

(Editor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
Trump answers questions from the media during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC on April 21, 2020.

From “Enemy of the People” to “Essential”: The Pandemic Creates an Opening for the Press

World Press Freedom Day is a reminder that we need to emerge from this crisis ready to reimagine how to support news media as critical infrastructure.
Trump speaks during the daily briefing of the coronavirus task force at the White House on April 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. He does not wear a face mask.

Broadcasters and Trump’s False Information on Coronavirus: What Role for the FCC?

Should the regulator require disclosure when information aired is false or scientifically suspect? Maybe "no" is the best answer.
Bilboard of Fox News Cast

Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Coronavirus Coverage: Can It Succeed? Should It?

There are reasons to be wary of lawsuits as a tactic for controlling the information that media outlets disseminate, even if it is to punish Fox News.
Copies of the New York Times sit for sale in a rack July 23, 2008 in New York City.

The Espionage Act Reform Bill Addresses Key Press Concerns

On March 5, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced sorely needed legislation to reform the Espionage Act.
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