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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
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…
100 Years of International Solidarity
On May 4th to 7th, I along with Edward Hasbrouck attended the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) World Congress representing NWU. Even though I have been familiar with IFJ for a while and familiar with NWU’s affiliation with the IFJ, this was the first time that I would interact with the IFJ and the many unions that are affiliated…
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