Carrie McDonald
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#USA: RSF is appalled by the White House's announcement that it wants to pick its own press pool. No politician should get to decide who covers them — especially when they're systematically dismantling the country's press freedom. rsf.org/en/one-month...
One month of Trump: Press freedom under siege
The first month of Donald Trump’s second term as president has been a tumultuous whirlwind for journalism. The newly-elected president, his administration, and his political allies have conducted a ra...
rsf.org
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#USA: RSF is appalled by the White House's announcement that it wants to pick its own press pool. No politician should get to decide who covers them — especially when they're systematically dismantling the country's press freedom. rsf.org/en/one-month...
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The bidding process that gave Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup was a sham. Gianni Infantino and FIFA don’t give a damn about human rights, their own rules or anything else so long as the Saudis keep those checks with all the zeroes coming,
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
By awarding the 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal human rights record, FIFA sold its soul, columnist Nancy Armour writes
www.usatoday.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM
The bidding process that gave Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup was a sham. Gianni Infantino and FIFA don’t give a damn about human rights, their own rules or anything else so long as the Saudis keep those checks with all the zeroes coming,
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Athletes might think the “Trump dance” is a funny and harmless way to celebrate. But there is no separating the dance from the politician who inspired it, and this trend is going to age badly. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Opinion: Athletes will come to regret their 'Trump dance' celebrations
Athletes doing "Trump dance" celebrations should think about what, exactly, they're glorifying.
www.usatoday.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Athletes might think the “Trump dance” is a funny and harmless way to celebrate. But there is no separating the dance from the politician who inspired it, and this trend is going to age badly. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...