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Jo Glanville
Jo Glanville
Jo Glanville is editor of Looking for an enemy: eight essays on antisemitism (Short Books) and Qissat: short stories by Palestinian women (Telegram/Saqi Books). She is a former editor of Index on Censorship.
Stop holding Jews collectively responsible for the actions of Israel
Claims of a Zionist conspiracy are not protected speech but a racist attack on all Jews, writes former Index editor
A critical autumn for freedom of speech
After years of campaigning, we have the chance to pass defamation laws that are fit for the 21st century. We cannot miss this opportunity, says Jo Glanville
Soldiers in the fight for the open society need reinforcements
Academics worldwide face economic and political attacks that restrict their freedom to challenge convention, says Jo Glanville
MacShane calls for end to corporate libel bullying
Jo Glanville: MacShane calls for end to corporate libel bullying
Why should Amazon be our taste and decency police?
The online retailer has been criticised for profiting from ebooks featuring terror and violence. No one should tell us what to read, says Jo Glanville
Whether it’s porn or piracy, ISPs should not be forced to police the internet
Jo Glanville: Whether it’s porn or piracy, ISPs should not be forced to police the internet
Václav Havel dies: How Samuel Beckett and Havel changed history
Václav Havel, dissident, playwright, first president of the Czech Republic, and author of Charter 77 died today.
Samuel Beckett wrote a play for Václav Havel when he was in jail. On being freed, Havel returned the favour. Jo Glanville reflects on a great dramatic double-act
Maziar Bahari on Press TV Ofcom fine
Jo Glanville: Maziar Bahari on Press TV Ofcom fine
Child protection begins at home
Jo Glanville Child protection begins at home
Prague Bookfair and the politics of Saudi sponsorship
Jo Glanville: Prague Bookfair and the politics of Saudi sponsorship
Now you see it, now you don't
Jo Glanville: Now you see it, now you don’t