On Monday, journalist Sarah Olson wrote an eloquent guest post to WIMN’s Voices explaining her battle to challenge a government subpoena that was aimed at enlisting journalists in the prosecution of political speech.
On Tuesday, thanks to the efforts of Sarah and a vocal coalition of press freedom supporters, the subpoena was dropped.
Tomorrow, the […]

My corner of WIMN’s Voices – cross-posted with my Youth Media Council blog, “The Big Idea” – is the home for big stories, big dreams, and big frameworks about the movement for media and social justice.
Earlier this month, over 3,000 people celebrated the birthday of assassinated Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King […]

This is one, rare way I’m actually part of a national trend; Netflix has given me the opportunity to view a host of cable programs I wouldn’t otherwise have access to on a regular basis.
The L Word, Sopranos have been among those things I’ve been able to order straight to my mailbox … and […]

These are hateful words to type: Molly Ivins, one of America’s most important progressive thinkers, may be dying. She has been battling breast cancer for some time, and she has been rehospitalized; her cancer has spread. Editor & Publisher has more on her condition, noting that last October, the ever-wry columnist suggested this headline to […]

By GUEST BLOGGER Becky O’Malley, Executive Editor, Berkeley Daily Planet
The news over the weekend was not good. Molly Ivins, everyone’s favorite smart-mouth columnist, was back in the hospital for the third time, dealing with her raging cancer, which started in her breasts but now has spread throughout her body. Last fall, she was in […]

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What excellent news! The U.S. Army is dropping its subpoena against journalist Sarah Olson in the US v Watada Court-Martial. In a press release, Olson had this to say about the decision:
“This is obviously a great victory for the principles of a free press that are so essential to this nation. […]

Stand Up for Freedom of the Press: Help Me Fight Government Subpoena
GUEST POST by Sarah Olson
On June 22nd, U.S. Army First Lieutenant Ehren Watada became the first commissioned officer to refuse to deploy to the Iraq War. Just one week from today, on February 5th a court-martial will begin where he faces one count of […]

As Lucinda Marshall posted earlier today, CBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Lara Logan reported the stark realities of violence, torture and murder in Iraq, complete with disturbing visuals of the death toll and quotes from civilians speaking for themselves about the impact of the U.S. war. In response, CBS has shunted Logan’s “Battle For Haifa Street” […]

According to Media Channel, CBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Lara Logan is asking for letters to CBS urging that they air a segment she did called “Battle for Haifa Street” that takes a no-holds barred look at the reality in Baghdad, including civilians saying that the U.S. presence there is only making things worse, and […]