Stories about Freedom of Speech from November, 2015
In Venezuela, 140 Characters Can Land You in Jail
It took one or two tweets to seven people, with no criminal record and active political participation, ended up in jail in Venezuela. Here are their stories.
On Net Freedom Report in Africa, The Gambia Scores Poorly
The Gambia, the tiny West African state, is the second worst when it comes to internet freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Is an Award-Winning Photo of a Haitian Immigrant Bathing in Brazil Unethical?
"The objective of the media in the middle of these crises is to pressure the state to take a stand, not to embarrass those who need help the most."
Why Did the Giant Ears Cross the Road? To Protest State Surveillance in Macedonia
The wiretap "bombshells" released by opposition party leaders almost one year ago revealed that the communications of more than 20,000 individuals in Macedonia had been secretly recorded.
Facebook Vows to Improve Real Name Policy. But How Far Will They Go?
Facebook says it will make some small changes to the real name policy in an effort to help keep users safe, but there is still much more to be done.
Protest Activity On the Rise In Russia, Study Finds
The overall protest activity in Russia recorded by the experts grew almost 15 percent compared to the first half of 2014.
Netizen Report: The Mexican Cybercrime Law That Wasn’t
Global Voices Advocacy's Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Bay Area Intifada: Identity Politics with a Capital ‘I’
The dream of Third World liberation and decolonization is alive in Oakland, California.
A National Hotline Encourages Chinese to Report Suspected Spies
Netizens theorized the hotline is meant foment distrust among Chinese. "Prelude to the Cultural Revolution," one Weibo user wrote.