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CASE DISMISSED: Charges Dropped Against Independent Journalist Alissa Azar
This experience has highlighted the critical importance of press freedom and the rights of journalists to report on public events without fear of arrest or intimidation. The need for transparency and accountability in our institutions grows increasingly urgent. And under a Trump presidency, protecting our First Amendment rights is more important than ever.
ALISSA AZAR, JOURNALIST
Announcing NWU’s 2026 Election Results
Results for our union’s 2026 National Elections are available below. The Election Committee extends our gratitude to all members who participated in our national election this cycle. Voter engagement increased dramatically this year with 217 votes cast, up from last year’s 113! The winning candidates are as follows: President: Alexis Gunderson First Vice President: Khawla…
A Tribute to Barbara Mende
Last week, we lost Barbara Mende, one of NWU’s most steadfast advocates and long-time members. Memories and tributes poured in to our union’s Book Division listserv, and Edward Hasbrouck wrote this of her legacy: Barbara Mende‘s memory is a blessing to her NWU comrades, perhaps especially those in the Boston Chapter, the Book Division, and the…
It Should be Simple to Register Copyright in Web Content
In response to the latest rulemaking proposal from the U.S. Copyright Office, the NWU has formally requested that the Copyright Office “establish an affordable, minimally burdensome procedure and schedule of fees for registration of Web content, including entire websites, regardless of the number of ‘works’ they include.” The petition for rulemaking by the NWU is…
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