Category : Liberties


NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Freedom

The New York Times sues the US Department of Defense, alleging new Pentagon media rules violate First Amendment rights. Read the full story on the legal battle for press freedom.

NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Freedom Limits

The New York Times files a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department, alleging new rules limiting journalists' questions and movements violate the First Amendment. Read the full story.

NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Rules

The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new press rules as unconstitutional. Read the latest on this press freedom battle.

Texas Lawsuit Challenges Abortion Pill Restrictions

A major lawsuit in Texas contests state laws limiting access to abortion pills. The case could have profound implications for reproductive rights across the United States. Read the latest developments.

Women's Campaign Changes UK Deepfake Porn Law

A determined group of women, including barrister Grace and activist Chloe, successfully campaigned for new UK legislation criminalising the creation of deepfake porn. Discover their story.

DWP Gains New Powers to Access Bank Accounts

The DWP has implemented controversial new powers to request bank details and deduct money directly from accounts to combat benefit fraud. Civil liberties groups warn of 'mass financial surveillance'. Read the full story.

Teen executes murderer in Taliban public killing

A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.

WI to exclude trans women from membership in 2026

The Women's Institute will no longer accept transgender women as members from April 2026, citing a Supreme Court ruling. CEO Melissa Green calls it a decision of 'utmost regret'. Read the full story.

Crossbench Condemns Labor's FoI Fee Proposal

Labor's plan to charge for Freedom of Information requests faces fierce backlash from crossbench and opposition senators, who warn it damages democracy. Discover the details.

Labour's Jury Trial Cuts Threaten Ancient Rights

Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.

Tunisia arrests rights lawyer Ayachi Hammami

Prominent Tunisian lawyer Ayachi Hammami detained, begins hunger strike. Over 40 sentenced in 'conspiracy' case as rights groups condemn political crackdown. Read the latest.

Guardian US Editor's Giving Tuesday Appeal for 2026

Guardian US editor Betsy Reed outlines the outlet's values amid turbulent times and launches a plea for reader support on the crucial fundraising day, Giving Tuesday, to sustain its independent journalism.

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