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Index at Byline: Can journalists ever be independent?
The discussion will revolve around how to stay independent in an era of big budget cuts, PR, advertorials, sponsored content and self-censorship
12 May 17

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Hosted with Open Democracy, the discussion will revolve around how to stay independent in an era of big budget cuts, PR, advertorials, sponsored content and self-censorship. An opening address will be given by Martin Bell OBE. The panel discussion, chaired by Mary Fitzgerald, will include:

Jodie Ginsberg, CEO, Index on Censorship

Abi Wilkinson, journalist and commentator

Jim Cusick, Open Media, formerly Independent political correspondent.

Ivor Gaber, professor of journalism, University of Sussex[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

When: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:30am
Where: Byline festival
Tickets: More information here

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But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

If you believe in a future where voices aren’t silenced, help us protect it.

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

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