Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
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60% Bias Score
Journalist Unmasked as Author of Hundreds of Denunciations in Russia
Social anthropologist Aleksandra Arkhipova identified Yekaterinburg journalist Ivan Abaturov as the likely author behind hundreds of denunciations under the pseudonym "Anna Korobkova", leading to job losses and legal repercussions for numerous individuals who criticized the Russian military.
Journalist Unmasked as Author of Hundreds of Denunciations in Russia
Social anthropologist Aleksandra Arkhipova identified Yekaterinburg journalist Ivan Abaturov as the likely author behind hundreds of denunciations under the pseudonym "Anna Korobkova", leading to job losses and legal repercussions for numerous individuals who criticized the Russian military.
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44% Bias Score
State Department's Disinformation Center Shuts Down Amidst Censorship Accusations
The State Department's Global Engagement Center (GEC), accused of censoring Americans and having a $61 million budget, closed on December 23, 2024 due to lack of funding after conservatives criticized its activities and funding was removed from the NDAA.
State Department's Disinformation Center Shuts Down Amidst Censorship Accusations
The State Department's Global Engagement Center (GEC), accused of censoring Americans and having a $61 million budget, closed on December 23, 2024 due to lack of funding after conservatives criticized its activities and funding was removed from the NDAA.
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56% Bias Score
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Law Restricting Access to Books for Minors
A federal judge in Arkansas struck down parts of a law allowing criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing minors with "harmful" materials, prompting an appeal by the state Attorney General and highlighting a national debate over access to books.
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Law Restricting Access to Books for Minors
A federal judge in Arkansas struck down parts of a law allowing criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing minors with "harmful" materials, prompting an appeal by the state Attorney General and highlighting a national debate over access to books.
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44% Bias Score
Her Story" Box Office Success Sparks Gender Debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released on November 22, grossed $93 million in 17 days, celebrating empowered women and subtly criticizing social issues; while praised by many, it faced backlash from some men for allegedly promoting 'gender antagonism'.
Her Story" Box Office Success Sparks Gender Debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released on November 22, grossed $93 million in 17 days, celebrating empowered women and subtly criticizing social issues; while praised by many, it faced backlash from some men for allegedly promoting 'gender antagonism'.
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44% Bias Score
Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Youth Safety
Albania will ban TikTok for at least one year starting in early 2025 following the death of a 14-year-old student in a social media-related fight, prompting a national debate about the app's impact on youth.
Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Youth Safety
Albania will ban TikTok for at least one year starting in early 2025 following the death of a 14-year-old student in a social media-related fight, prompting a national debate about the app's impact on youth.
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64% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th and is held in solitary confinement; the Italian government is actively pursuing her release amidst rising tensions with Iran over recent arrests.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th and is held in solitary confinement; the Italian government is actively pursuing her release amidst rising tensions with Iran over recent arrests.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Arrests and Harsh Sentences Follow Protests in Bashkortostan
In early 2024, massive protests erupted in Baymak, Bashkortostan, Russia, over the imprisonment of Indigenous activist Fayil Alsynov, resulting in over 70 arrests and a major political trial with harsh sentences, exposing the Kremlin's suppression of dissent and severe human rights violations.
Mass Arrests and Harsh Sentences Follow Protests in Bashkortostan
In early 2024, massive protests erupted in Baymak, Bashkortostan, Russia, over the imprisonment of Indigenous activist Fayil Alsynov, resulting in over 70 arrests and a major political trial with harsh sentences, exposing the Kremlin's suppression of dissent and severe human rights violations.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Blocks Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel Al-Manar
German telecom companies Telekom and Vodafone have blocked the websites of Al-Manar TV, a Lebanese television station linked to Hezbollah, following an order from the state media authorities due to its antisemitic and anti-democratic content, after the station was found to violate German law and spr...
Germany Blocks Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel Al-Manar
German telecom companies Telekom and Vodafone have blocked the websites of Al-Manar TV, a Lebanese television station linked to Hezbollah, following an order from the state media authorities due to its antisemitic and anti-democratic content, after the station was found to violate German law and spr...
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56% Bias Score
Her Story" sparks debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released November 22, earned over $93 million, becoming the top-grossing film for 17 days; its celebration of empowered women sparked both widespread praise and conservative backlash.
Her Story" sparks debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released November 22, earned over $93 million, becoming the top-grossing film for 17 days; its celebration of empowered women sparked both widespread praise and conservative backlash.
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52% Bias Score
RTÜK's Crackdown: Over 60 Million TL in Fines for Government Criticism
A report by the Media and Law Studies Association details how Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) issued over 60 million TL in fines between January 2023 and June 2024 for content deemed critical of the government, including news about corruption, elections, and disaster management,...
RTÜK's Crackdown: Over 60 Million TL in Fines for Government Criticism
A report by the Media and Law Studies Association details how Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) issued over 60 million TL in fines between January 2023 and June 2024 for content deemed critical of the government, including news about corruption, elections, and disaster management,...
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56% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
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56% Bias Score