Legal Action

New oil deals drive optimism, but the public knows little about the details. By Tom Rhodes

A system to defend free expression is under attack from foes and former allies. By Carlos Lauría

China’s new leaders can open a new era for free expression. They have much to do. By Madeline Earp

The international community, deep in donor fatigue, withdraws media funding. By Bob Dietz

Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres–until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin

Her son’s murder unsolved, Rimma Maksimova pursues a landmark case. By Elisabeth Witchel

Countries hosting the Olympics assume global obligations. What if they renege? By Nina Ognianova and Kristin Jones

Governments exploit national security laws to punish critical journalists. By Monica Campbell

Worldwide tally reaches highest point since CPJ began surveys in 1990. Governments use charges of terrorism, other anti-state offenses to silence critical voices. Turkey is the world’s worst jailer. A CPJ special report

From conflict-ridden Syria to aspiring world leader Brazil, 10 nations on a downslope. By Karen Phillips