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Number Of Journalists Imprisoned Spikes

Posted 12.08.2011

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The number of imprisoned journalists around the world is its highest since the mid-1990s, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. That...

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Facing the Future as a Media Felon on the Gulf Coast

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 05.25.2011

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Georgianne Nienaber

The United States Coast Guard considers me a felon now, because I "willfully" want to obtain more photos like these to show you the utter devastation ...

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Desperate Honduran Leaders Vow To Restore Freedoms

AP | MARK STEVENSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The coup-installed president of Honduras backed down Monday from an escalating standoff with protesters and suggested he...

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Attorneys Hold 'Know Your Rights' Training for Democratic Convention

Colorado Confidential | Posted 05.25.2011

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In response to news that Denver police have been stocking up on security equipment, local attorneys are training protesters in anticipation of clashes at the Democratic National Convention to be held there in August.

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