Media Censorship

Media Must Raise, Not Lower The Bar For Palin For Thursday's Debate

Brian Ross | Posted 09.30.2008 | Home


Brian Ross

Given that Bush has grounded the ship of state on an iceberg turned loose by global warming, the failure to hold Palin up to the same standards as any other vice presidential candidate would be an act of gross irresponsibility.

Hardliner Repression of Iranians Online

Elham Gheytanchi | Posted 09.10.2008 | Politics


Elham Gheytanchi

As Tehran's nuclear crisis grabs headlines, an ominous development is taking place inside Iran: the escalation of state repression against Iranian dissidents online.

Sex and the Swedish Censor

Jacqueline Leo | Posted 09.08.2008 | Media


Jacqueline Leo

Although Svennson's initiative is directed at television, it will have a chilling effect on other advertising if it passes Parliament, and it may even affect French and British politics.

Olympics Committee Admits Internet Censorship Deal With China

ABC News | Posted 07.30.2008 | Media


Some International Olympic Committee officials cut a deal to let China block sensitive websites despite promises of unrestricted access, a senior IOC ...

Can't Take a Joke

Mary Lyon | Posted 07.18.2008 | Media


Mary Lyon

The New Yorker editors could have put a bit more thought into it than just -- "let's provoke." Cause some things just may not be all that funny.

Title Tales: Weird Censorship and The No Asshole Rule (Part 2)

Robert Sutton | Posted 02.07.2008 | Media


Robert Sutton

I don't fully understand why people had such varied reactions to this word and imposed such different rules, and doubt that I ever will.

Title Tales: Weird Censorship and The No Asshole Rule (Part 1)

Robert Sutton | Posted 02.06.2008 | Media


Robert Sutton

I've been baffled, frustrated, and amused by the weird and inconsistent censorship rules (or lack of rules) applied to the title of my book. I have identified 13 different reactions.