Journalism that unpacks the global authoritarian toolkit, such as the abuse of new technologies, the rise of oligarchy and the manipulation of scientific fact.

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1/ In a conversation with Joshua Hersh at #ZEGFest Tbilisi last year, Ghaith Abdulahad explained how and why his reporting focuses on real, everyday experiences rather than oversimplified geopolitical narratives about the Middle East. buff.ly/ub6roKx
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2/ #ZEG returns to Tbilisi on June 19-21. Get your ticket now and join the conversation buff.ly/kckJWV7

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1/ Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder of the Haitian Times, reflects on exile in an essay from his memoir: it's not about place, but the gap between who you are and who a nation insists you must be. buff.ly/XPeIMP3
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1/2 Luba Kassova’s piece for Coda Story examines how fear and self-censorship silence voices, drawing parallels between her childhood in authoritarian Bulgaria and the U.S today. A timely look at the courage required to speak out and resist conformity. buff.ly/n5zlElc
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1/ What if the digital content you consume daily is as toxic as polluted water? Judy Estrin challenges us to rethink how we “drink” from today’s information streams—and why it matters more than ever. buff.ly/hCYsbDl
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