Charles Spicer
@chspicer.bsky.social
Data & Viz Editor @ Committee to Protect Journalists
A New Jersey judge ordered New Brunswick Today to remove its coverage of a school security video and barred further reporting about its contents. That's an unconstitutional prior restraint and a threat to press freedom. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain why this ruling should be reversed.
@pressfreedom.bsky.social documented 70+ journalists attacked for reporting on #LGBTQ+ issues over a period of two decades. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself ⬇️ cpj.org/2026/06/the-... #journalistsafety
The high price journalists paid for LGBTQ+ reporting, and how to protect yourself now - Committee to Protect Journalists
As LGBTQ+ communities celebrate Pride this June, many journalists continue to face an ugly reality: simply reporting on this community can open them up to prosecution, physical attacks, threats, arres...
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Hope to see you there! #IRE26
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If Trump carries out his threats tonight (for the record: I'm still leaning towards believing he won't) it won't be Iranian civilization that dies. It'll be the US that will no longer be considered a civilized nation.
Breaking news: The Iran-backed militia that kidnapped U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad released her Tuesday in a prisoner swap with Iraq. Her release was confirmed by two Iraqi officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap
Kittleson, a freelancer for several U.S. outlets, was seized last week in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia aligned with Iran.
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Congress is absent as Trump threatens Iranians ‘will die’
Congress is absent as Trump threatens Iranians ‘will die’
Democrats erupt in protest, but Republicans make their peace with “negotiating Trump style.”
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Spyware has been used repeatedly against journalists and other members of civil society worldwide. New cases highlight risks of privacy and accountability. More from @jonathanrozen.bsky.social, CPJ Africa Program Coordinator, for @harvard-carr-ryan.bsky.social ⤵️ www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr...
Pegasus isn't the only spyware raising concerns about who can access data from targeted devices. Here's my latest with the @harvard-carr-ryan.bsky.social on surveillance cases in Poland, Greece, Kenya, and Angola. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr...
Spyware Cases in Europe and Africa Spotlight Privacy and Accountability
The views expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy or Harvard Kennedy School. These perspectives have been presented to encourage debate on important public policy challenges. February brought a flurry of surveillance news from Poland, Greece, Angola, and the U.S., highlighting issues of privacy and accountability.
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As concerns coalesce over access to data from devices infected with spyware & cases of targeting continue to emerge, U.S. lawmakers raised questions about the removal of individuals from a sanctions list aimed at curbing such abuses. - @jonathanrozen.bsky.social www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr...
Spyware Cases in Europe and Africa Spotlight Privacy and Accountability
The views expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy or Harvard Kennedy School. These perspectives have been presented to encourage debate on important public policy challenges. February brought a flurry of surveillance news from Poland, Greece, Angola, and the U.S., highlighting issues of privacy and accountability.
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“Journalists pay the heaviest price,” Zadeh says. “The right of information is always the first casualty when the government [prioritises] its security objectives.” Great piece from @wired.com www.wired.me/story/how-jo...
How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet
After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps and smuggled footage to report from inside the country.
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Irish rock band U2 has named @pressfreedom.bsky.social 1 of 3 charitable partners it is supporting w/ “Days Of Ash” — a self-contained collection of five new songs and a poem inspired by the “many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the front lines of freedom.” cpj.org/2026/02/u2-s...
U2 supports CPJ as it launches new EP ‘Days of Ash’ - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 18, 2026—Irish rock band U2 has named the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) one of three charitable partners it is supporting as it launches “Days Of Ash” — a self-contained co...
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Florida man seeks to create state counterintelligence unit, claim vast surveillance powers against those with "views" and "opinions" he doesn't like. Not as funny as those other “Florida man” headlines.
Florida bill would create a counterterrorism and counterintelligence team
The team would be focused on finding and stopping terrorism, foreign intelligence operations and insider threats.
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Student journalists provide an important public service to their communities by keeping them informed and holding the powerful accountable. That’s why we’re proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day on Feb. 26. Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
Student Press Freedom Day
Join the Student Press Law Center and the student media community as we fight for press freedom!
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Investigators could not unlock an iPhone seized in the FBI raid on a @washingtonpost.com reporter’s home because Apple’s Lockdown Mode was enabled, court documents reveal. Read our digital security team’s analysis in our newsletter, and subscribe.
In raid on journalist, Apple’s Lockdown Mode blocks FBI
Lockdown Mode is not just for dealing with remote malware — it also appears to shut down some forensic devices.
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New report: On February 19, 2026, CPJ will release a special report documenting the conditions Palestinian journalists report experiencing while in Israeli detention. The report draws on in-depth interviews from 59 Palestinian journalists released since October 7, 2023. cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-...
CPJ to release report documenting Palestinian journalists’ claims of torture in Israeli prisons - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 17, 2026 — On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will release a special report documenting the conditions Palestinian journalists report experie...
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As @pressfreedom.bsky.social data shows, 95 journalists who reported on corruption are currently behind bars. Explore their cases here: cpj.org/data/impriso...
Explore CPJ's database of attacks on the press
Latest press freedom news from around the globe.
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Thank you, @anticorruption.bsky.social for showing so clearly the deadly nexus of #pressfreedom and corruption. Corrupt interests are so threatened by the journalists exposing their abuse of power that they also ensure good reporting is met with imprisonment. (1)
Transparency International@anticorruption.bsky.social · 6mo agoSince 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption. Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
TODAY: Learn more about student journalists' rights and how legislation could protect them and their advisers against censorship and administrative retaliation. This free webinar is open to anyone. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rLJjsB
This split screen is nauseating. -Experienced journalist Anderson Cooper quits CBS -Jeffrey Epstein pen pal remains on staff
On Thursday, the @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ) will release a special report documenting Palestinian journalists’ claims of torture in Israeli prisons. cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-...
CPJ to release report documenting Palestinian journalists’ claims of torture in Israeli prisons - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, February 17, 2026 — On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will release a special report documenting the conditions Palestinian journalists report experie...
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CPJ welcomes the Academy’s nomination of the HBO Original and Renaud Brothers documentary, “#ArmedOnlywithaCamera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud,” for best documentary short film at the 98th Oscars 🏆 The winner will be announced on March 15, 2026. Read more: cpj.org?p=560714
from @laurahazardowen.bsky.social an excellent timeline on how Bezos used to talk about the @washingtonpost.com -- and what has changed www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/some...
“Something I will be most proud of when I’m 90”: How Jeff Bezos used to talk about The Washington Post, and what’s changed
Jeff Bezos used to talk about The Washington Post with real curiosity, and the things he said were interesting and specific. Over time, that changed.
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"Machines are objective, human beings are not. Reporting without compassion is stenography. The truth is not what people say, it’s what they do." Great take from @maxmccoy.com on what is happening in the U.S. re press freedom and the importance of documentation kansasreflector.com/2026/02/01/a...
As a nation, we face a decisive moment. Trust the journalists who witness tyranny at street level. • Kansas Reflector
Amid the stream of coverage of state-sponsored violence you may have missed the stories of the journalists arrested, detained or roughed up.
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The justice dept accuses journalists Lemon, Fort of conspiring to deprive others of constitutional rights – a felony that carries 10 years in prison and/or a fine – and obstructing free exercise of religion. These charges are an attempt to criminalize journalism. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a danger to all Americans | Theodore J Boutrous, Jr and Katie Townsend
We are witnessing a dangerous escalation in the Trump administration’s attacks on the press and a clear threat to first amendment freedoms
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An interactive map of Census data from start-to-finish in 10 minutes. For #30DayMapChallenge Day 13: 10 minute map, I recorded an impromptu, unedited tutorial on how to find and map Census tract-level data using R and Positron. riverside.fm/shared/expor...
Kyle | Nov 13, 2025 001 - Riverside - HD Podcast & Video Software
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From ICE raids to protests, journalists are at risk in public these days more than ever. So how should you prepare before a public event? Our panel will offer solid advice on how to stay safe and action to take if you find yourself in danger. Register now for this free #JAWS webinar:
JAWS Webinar: Safety Tips for Journalists — JAWS
FREE WEBINAR NOVEMBER 19: Stay safe out there! From ICE raids to protests, journalists are at risk in public these days more than ever. So how should you prepare before a public event? Our panel...
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“The U.S. government owes the public — and Shireen Abu Akleh’s family — more than words of regret,” said CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg. cpj.org/2025/10/cpj-...
CPJ calls for transparent US investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, October 28, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists renewed its call for an independent and transparent investigation into Israel’s killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu...
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