A new era of McCarthyism is rising in the United States and impacting journalists and media outlets around the world. Fabricated charges and economic sanctions being used to target free speech and press freedom are creating a hostile environment for those who challenge and expose people in power. This is a critical time to understand the attacks on our right to know and what tools are available for both media and advocates to fight back.
To provide a greater understanding of what is happening, the US Peace Council hosted a webinar on Sunday, November 12 called “The Rise of the New McCarthyism in the United States.” Speakers included experts in law, history, and social movements.