Media Ethics and Law The Silence of the Public Servant: How ‘Gag Policies’ Are Eroding the First Amendment July 11, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy For journalists working on the beat, the phrase is as common as it is chilling: “I’m not allowed to talk to you.” What follows is usually a redirection to a…
Media Ethics and Law Transparency Prevails: Tennessee Judge Strikes Down Restrictive Media Policies in Shelby County Juvenile Court July 10, 2026 Suro Senen In a landmark victory for press freedom and government transparency, a Tennessee judge has effectively dismantled a long-standing procedural barrier that had effectively cloaked the Shelby County Juvenile Court in…
Citizen Science and Reporting A New Era of Transparency: iNaturalist Overhauls Community Moderation and Suspension Policies July 1, 2026 Nana In a significant move aimed at balancing digital stewardship with user rehabilitation, iNaturalist, the global platform dedicated to biodiversity science and community-driven conservation, has officially overhauled its moderation infrastructure. As…
