A new era of authoritarianism has dawned in the “land of liberty”. What can US political activists learn from those who defied Soviet repression?
Has President Trump launched the age of the American dissident?
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CATEGORY: Russia
The week in free expression: 12 – 18 July 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The gravest threat facing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists so far
Broadcasters at the US-funded radio station have often been targeted by the authoritarian regimes they cover. Donald Trump now has them in his sights
The Reckoning: A new play brings Ukrainians’ war stories to life
Using real testimonies, the London production shines a light on the experiences of victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The week in free expression: 24–30 May 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
On Russia’s naughty list
Amnesty International, tech giant Apple and the Russian-language news outlet Meduza have an unfortunate bond
The week in free expression: 17–23 May 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 3–9 May 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
World Press Freedom Day: Remembering Victoria Roshchyna
We remind ourselves of the sacrifices of journalists around the world
Contents – The forgotten patients: Lost voices in the global healthcare system
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