Bloggers Unite: World Press Freedom Day

Freedom Was Won

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:08:14 -0600

It is very good to know that the awareness of everyone's first ammendment right is being observed. It is to often that we are expected to remain silent and turn our heads becuase the right thing to say is not accepted in society. The Reality Guru http://www.dropmydime.com

Freedom of the Press Day

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:39:50 -0500

I'm glad so many bloggers are adding their voices to this observation. Of course, a few people who submitted their articles here did not even mention it which I find strange...

World Press Freedom Day

Sun, 03 May 2009 10:18:04 -0500

Today is a day where you can really appreciate the people from the previous history who have given you all the rights we use everyday. Being a female, not everyone knows that the law was passed saying that women could vote was in 1920. There was a group of women who fought long and hard against the Goverment called the Women's Peace Party. How many know about the Women's Peace Party? There is only 1 paragraph in the text book I read out of about it. Don't you think getting to vote is a pretty big deal? Then why is there only ONE paragraphy about it in the text books kids learn out of these days. All I am trying to say is if you have a minute today, go on Google and you will find some truly amazing people and facts that you didn't know about. Not a lot of people get credit for what they do, so today is a day we can reflect on their awesome work!

John Milton on Freedom of Expression

Sun, 03 May 2009 08:16:31 -0500

http://janetjarrell.blogspot.com/ In 1644 at the height of the English Civil War, John Milton penned Areopagitica, which is now known as one of history’s first impassioned defences to freedom of expression. Ironically, Milton never delivered this argument verbally, however there was no need, the message was clear; to allow freedom of speech in written form. John Milton may have been more concerned about religion and less with the politics of war; unfortunately, history has seen these two go hand in hand. Thanks to John Milton, and all who followed and fought for the right to freedom of expression. Thank you to all who exercise this right and provide the poetry, novels and the daily news which combined help to map out our history.

A Culture of Impunity And The Muzzling Of the Philippine Press

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:59:12 -0500

Everyone must know what journalists in the world's second most dangerous place for media practitioners(Philippines) are going through! Posted a blog so timely for this occasion! You must post this article.

Free Imprisoned Journalists Worldwide!

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:49:23 -0500

Thanks for organizing this important event! Amnesty International campaigns on behalf of numerous imprisoned journalists around the world. We hope you'll take a moment this weekend to take action of behalf of the, including American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi. To take action visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/individuals-at-risk/world-press-freedom-day/page.do?id=1361062 Thanks so much for all you're doing for free speech!

The Bogside Artists' Blog

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:47:47 -0500

We must support this virtally important cause as it is clear from our own experience that freedom of speech is severely under threat from the legal establishment in particular that seeks to bound and gag all of us into a phobia about speaking our minds. Our run-in with Rowling's solicitors, the notorious Schillings is a case in point that you can find out about from our website; www.bogsideartists.com. Commentary on a book written by William Kelly, one of our group has been effectively stopped directly or indirectly in three newspapers already by Schillings, Rowling's legal reps - The Irish Examiner, The Guardian and The Derry News that was forced to issue an apology for making connections deemed to be false between the book TRAVELS WITH LI PO and the Harry Potter series. Other papers we have approached simply back off for fear of reprisal. It is our view that this sort of bullying is profoundly detrimental to freedom of speech and free artistic expression both of which are enshrined in our constitutions. Or are we all to sit back and lament the passing of the days when great writers such as Shaw and Wilde became great precisely because they could speak their minds freely? This is a cause we must all support. Feel free to comment on this at http://www.thebogsideartists.wordpress.com