Stories from 1 April 2017
A Brazilian Judge Demands a Blogger's Sources, Testing the Limits of Media Freedom
Judge Sergio Moro later reversed his decision, but the action highlighted the weakness of the legal protection mechanisms of citizen journalists in Brazil.
Happy April Fool’s Day from the Russian Embassy
It's April Fool's Day, and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs brought its A-game.
‘Why Can’t I Kiss My Girlfriend in Public?’ The Story of an Armenian Queer Woman
A queer woman reveals her life story and shares her stubborn struggle for lesbian emancipation in a homophobic patriarchal society.
They’re Terminally Ill, Learning to Cope With Death, and Doing Standup Comedy
Caring for a terminally ill person is a stressful challenge for everyone involved. The Indian Association of Palliative Care is using comedy to share some life with the dying.
Inside the Organisation That's Way, Way More Worried About Fake News Than You
The rising tide of fakery in global media threatens the very core of their existence.
