Recent Stories
May 2012
Speaking Out
Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya talks about dangers she and other reporters face and how her harrowing experiences changed her.
Global Hopes for a Free Press
Journalists around the world tell us what changes in press freedom they would like to see in their countries.
Seeds of Change
Tunisia was named one of the most improved nations for free press in 2011, but obstacles still linger.
April 2012
Changing Tides
Democracy is sprouting in Burma this spring, but is this change permanent?
Tug-of-War
Tensions between the Ecuadorian government and media have fueled the debate over what is fit to print.
No Refuge
International media examine a bloody conflict’s human cost in South Sudan and Sudan.
DATELINE: Pakistan
Pakistani journalists tell their own stories
Pushing the limits
Hafsa Syed is an executive producer at Dawn News TV in Pakistan and isn’t afraid of controversy.
A historical perspective
Shabbir Ahmad digs into the reasons behind strained U.S.-Pakistani relations and explains his country's burgeoning electronic news industry.
Hope for journalists
Sajid Hussain tells how journalists find hope and celebrity status in a country known for violence against journalists.
Using journalism for justice
Imrana Saghar, a lawyer and journalist in Pakistan, has used both professions to fight for minority rights and to free women in her country, sometimes risking her own safety.
March 2012
From the Shadows
Microbloggers in China break the news and illuminate issues — but a new policy unveils their identities.
Iran's Nuclear Countdown
Tensions rise between Iran and the West as Israel mulls its military options.
February 2012
Firewalls & Firestorms: New Media in China and Beyond
Documentary filmmakers detail their struggles while getting the story
A Shattered Nation
Violence among militant groups and police has rocked Nigeria and targeted journalists.
Locked Out
Daniil Kislov, founder and editor-in-chief of Ferghana, describes how journalists in Uzbekistan are left out in the cold.
Country Profile: Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan maintains a democratic front while pushing out reporters and abusing human rights.
A Deadly Occupation
Discover what journalists in Syria might encounter while on the job
Cuba's Social Media Stranglehold
How the Cuban government is stunting online growth
January 2012
Rewriting the Rule Book
Hungary is revamping its constitution with limits on democracy and the media — measures that triggered nationwide protests.