Dec 16 Watch 2:57 Why college should be a journey of listening By PBS NewsHour Recently, free speech and censorship on college campuses have been hotly debated. Nathan Heller of The New Yorker believes that the solution to this dilemma lies not in the way we speak, but in the way we listen. When people… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:14 Will better relations with U.S. mean an easing of censorship in Cuba? By PBS NewsHour Cuba has one of the lowest rates of Internet connectivity in the Western Hemisphere. In this installment of our continuing series “Cuban Evolution,” Jeffrey Brown looks at Cuban access to the Internet, the effect it has on people’s lives and… Continue watching
Jan 26 In India, is web censorship justified in the name of national security? By Laura Santhanam India recently banned 32 websites in an effort to thwart terrorism and preserve national security, according to government officials. However, questions remain about how India, the world’s largest democracy, balances the tension between free speech and national security. How effective… Continue reading
Dec 29 Gmail and Google Search access blocked in China By Joshua Barajas Google’s email service appears to have been blocked by the Chinese government, renewing censorship concerns and further stressing an already contentious relationship between the Internet giant and China. The recent clampdown has also prevented access for third-party email clients, such… Continue reading
Oct 23 Twitter chat: Is censorship ever justified? By Nora Daly PBS NewsHour will address the topic of censorship in a Twitter chat on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 1-2 p.m. EDT. Follow the conversation and share your opinion using #NewsHourChats. Continue reading
Oct 03 Colorado curriculum vote leaves questions on history class debate By Corinne Segal The school board in Jefferson County, Colo., voted last night to draw more community members into the course review process amid a debate over history curriculum that has led more than 1,000 students to walk out of class. Continue reading
May 06 New Russian law puts roubles in the swear jar By Ruth Tam Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a ban on swearing in Russian films, television, theater, concerts and other live entertainment. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch Is foreign journalism under threat in China? Recent events have raised questions about the freedom of the foreign press in China. Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch Chinese Citizens Share Outrage Online After Government Executes Food Vendor Chinese Citizens Share Outrage Online After Government Executes Food Vendor… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch Growing Dissent From Youth, Labor Unions Spark Rare Protests in China Growing dissent among young people and labor union members has sparked rare protests in China. Independent Television News' John Sparks reports from the southeastern city of Xintang, which saw four days of protests in recent weeks. Continue watching