freedom of expression
What the European Union’s new freedom of expression guidelines say about religion
By Brian Pellot — May 15, 2014
New EU freedom of expression guidelines address attacks on journalists, whistleblower protection, media plurality and citizen privacy, but they also touch on opinion and belief. Here’s how the guidelines handle religion, blasphemy and hypocrisy.
Iranian women embrace ‘stealthy freedoms’ with hijab-free selfies on Facebook
By Brian Pellot — May 13, 2014
Iranian women are defying their country’s conservative laws en masse by posting photos of themselves in public without headscarves on Facebook. Their actions are brave, but are they safe?
Why would atheist China ban Paramount’s ‘Noah’ amid religious freedom fears?
By Brian Pellot — May 12, 2014
Insiders say China has joined several Muslim-majority countries in banning the film ‘Noah’ for religious reasons. But China’s ruling party is officially atheist. What gives?
RNS EVENT: Journalism Between Red Lines: Religion Reporting in a World of Conflict
By Brian Pellot — March 18, 2014
Join reporters and media experts April 9 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., as we discuss some of the red lines journalists face covering religion around the world.
Why a band of American heathens is fighting to protect atheists — and Christians — abroad
By Brian Pellot — January 30, 2014
The Center for Inquiry’s Michael DeDora explains why his secular group is teaming up with unlikely allies on the Christian right to fight for freedom of expression around the world.
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