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Nigerians are increasingly turning to social media to voice their concerns about societal issues| Index on Censorship
The Father Ted writer was arrested by five armed police officers on arrival in the UK over historic tweets on trans people The post The arrest of Graham Linehan is a cop and ball story appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
What does the erosion of the press amid a rapid increase in citizen journalism mean for American democracy? The post The rise of the newsfluencer under Donald Trump appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
How the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities use linguistic trickery to undermine opponents The post The so-called trial of Jimmy Lai appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days The post The week in free expression: 22 August – 29 August 2025 appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
A look at the new collection of essays Countering Terrorism: Defending free speech The post The fine line between free speech, protest and terrorism appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Speaking out about societal issues such as poverty, hunger and police abuse is perilous and risks attention from authorities and terror groups The post Journalists face persecution, intimidation and physical abuse in Somalia appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Young Chinese people are spontaneously breaking into song while commuting and it's all about signalling their resistance to CCP control The post CCP clamps down on Beijing subway protest songs appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Nigerians are increasingly turning to social media to voice their concerns about societal issues| Index on Censorship
Iowa City's Lambda Softball Association, the LGBTQ+ softball league, will hold a mini-fall season and a couple of fundraisers in September after a record-breaking summer for participation, new players, and traveling teams.| MainStream MultiMedia
As The Winter Park Playhouse undergoes exciting renovations to its current venue, the 2025-2026 series will be performed at the Mandell Theater, located within the Orlando Shakes complex at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803. Just five minutes from The Playhouse, this charming 124-seat venue offers an intimate theater experience, with both parking lot and garage options nearby. Please...| Orlando Magazine
A public vote to select books for the library's centenary exhibition has ignited controversy after a collection of essays by feminist writers was excluded The post The National Library of Scotland: When curation becomes censorship appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues from Al Jazeera were killed in a targeted attack because they refused to be silenced| Index on Censorship
Out Sports Quad Cities still has two weekends left for its first-ever kickball season, and a second season coming in late summer. The new LGBTQ+ sports league has drawn more than five dozen reliable players.| MainStream MultiMedia
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days| Index on Censorship
Someone is carrying out transnational repression of its exiled critics by post| Index on Censorship
Transnational repression (TNR) is on the rise globally, fuelled by rapidly evolving technology, global democratic-backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism and years of neglect by previous governments.| Index on Censorship
Schools and universities in the war zone have been destroyed. Attempts to write about it have been silenced| Index on Censorship
An incident in which Mumbai's Habitat comedy club was vandalised by supporters of a local political group after Kunal Kamra made jokes about its leader is a worrying sign of the times| Index on Censorship
American Idol's Leah Marlene, Boulet Brothers Auntie Heroine, Sharon Sharealike, more diverse performers, and 110 vendors are at B-N PrideFest tonight.| MainStream MultiMedia
Marshalltown LGBTQ+ hosts a four-hour Pride celebration Saturday featuring live wrestling, a day rave, a lip sync battle, and vendors.| MainStream MultiMedia
Diala Ayesh, a Palestinian human rights lawyer, was imprisoned for a year in an Israeli jail for unknown reasons. Index speaks to her about the dangers she faces from both Israeli and Palestinian authorities| Index on Censorship
Journalism critical of the government is vanishing from digital archives, years after it has been published| Index on Censorship
Data leaks and deportations show that more protection is needed| Index on Censorship
More than 30 organisations call on the Seanad to take action over anti-SLAPP measures, calling it a missed opportunity to protect freedom of expression| Index on Censorship
River City Pride in Peoria, Ill., features more than two dozen drag performers, a half-dozen bands, more than 100 vendors and a standout sense of community service.| MainStream MultiMedia
By Josette Chun Ask any Vermonter to share favorite summer memories, and chances are you’ll hear the words “swimming hole.” Thanks to the miracles of 500 million years of geologic change, Vermont’s pools and cascades are graced with a kaleidoscope of pebbles, pools, riffles, and deep potholes. Unfortunately, every year, these same places claim the lives of Vermonters. During late June’s record-breaking heat wave, three young men lost their lives in Vermont’s lakes and rivers. Ov...| The Montpelier Bridge
In mid-summer of 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic changed anything that might be considered routine, a friend and I crossed into Canada at Beebe Plain on what would be the last of several annual bicycle tours on the excellent rail trails and bike routes created by our neighbor to the north. We hadn’t pedaled too many kilometers when we noticed that something had dramatically changed since the previous year: E-bikes were everywhere and in abundance. When we stopped in a bike shop in S...| The Montpelier Bridge
Ticks flourish across Vermont. These tiny pests can carry viruses, bacteria, and parasites and cause at least a dozen human diseases, including Lyme. Unfortunately, we are years away from vaccinating against or curing tick-borne diseases, and recent federal funding cuts have dealt tick science a setback. It’s key to avoid getting bitten if you can. Here’s what Vermonters should know. Tick Habitat Global warming means ticks are traveling north, and peak tick season is longer, extending ear...| The Montpelier Bridge
City officials and city councilors — who just formed an Economic Development Subcommittee — all say they would like to see Montpelier’s tax base grow, something it has not been doing. Montpelier’s high municipal property tax bills are a function of both city expenses and the tax base. Expenses have been rising, but the city’s tax base has not changed much, which the city’s Finance Department says puts pressure on tax rates. The city’s 2025 grand list rose $913,448 from the year ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Whether relocating inventory farther from the floor or having plans in place to move it up and out of basements at a moment’s notice, after multiple rounds of flooding, Montpelier businesses are preparing for the event of future flooding. During a recent emergency planning workshop for businesses held by the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience and Montpelier Alive, it became clear to the commission’s executive director, Jon Copans, that having been through the 2023 flood ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Two years after the devastating July 2023 flood, Montpelier continues to come together, rebuild, and grow stronger. On Thursday, July 10, join Montpelier Alive, the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience, and the Montpelier Neighbor Net for an evening dedicated to community resilience, learning, and celebration. The evening begins with a walking tour with Michele Braun of Friends of the Winooski from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., starting at the Langdon Street Bridge. This free guided tour al...| The Montpelier Bridge
In the second of its “Facing the Water” workshop series, Barre Up, a long-term recovery organization in Barre City, taught residents how to use flood-related tools and machines at the Aldrich Library on June 30, less than two weeks from the anniversary of the two floods that hit the region in 2023 and 2024. The first “Facing the Water” event in May walked residents through the various steps of flood recovery and helped them determine how they would best fit into future relief and re...| The Montpelier Bridge
Check out what you'll find in the July 2025 edition of MainStream, hitting distribution locations and mailboxes throughout Illinois and Iowa starting tomorrow.| MainStream MultiMedia
Peoria Proud, host of the River City Pride Festival July 19, wants to know about your experience with law enforcement, through a survey happening now.| MainStream MultiMedia
A view of downtown Orlando looking east on Interstate 4. Photo by Robrto Gonzalez. ON JULY 31, ORLANDO CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY. While the festivities run throughout 2025, many take place in July. Here, learn how the city got its name, where it’s been and where it’s going, with comments from notables and long-time residents. Join us in raising a...| Orlando Magazine
Lake Markham is a stunning choice for discerning buyers, with just 61 custom estate homes. Lake Markham, Sanford / Seminole County Niche.com A- Grade / Median Home Value 2.5 million Located in Seminole County near a newly completed highway extension in Sanford, Lake Markham Preserve offers an unparalleled living experience for those seeking privacy, elegance and natural beauty in an...| Orlando Magazine
Pride on the Riverfront, anticipated to draw a crowd nearing 4,000 to Burlington in Iowa, features 'The Voice' contestant Cali Wilson, up-and-coming singers, drag performers, 90 vendors, a parade, and more.| MainStream MultiMedia
The new June 2025 edition of MainStream is now available, with more pages, more copies, and more places where you can find it.| MainStream MultiMedia
by Don Sapatkin, MindSite News For rural LGBTQ+ youth, high rates of depression, low community support – but also high levels of pride Continuing its efforts to end any special treatment for minority populations, the Trump administration will stop providing targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth on the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on July 17. Although anyone in crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line now connects high risk groups like veterans (...| The Montpelier Bridge
Every year, fourth graders walk from Montpelier’s Union Elementary School to Main Street Middle School on the last day of school, applauded by relatives, neighbors, and middle schoolers to mark their transition to middle school next year. This year photographer John Lazenby was on hand to capture the event. Photos by John Lazenby.| The Montpelier Bridge
Bill Fraser, who held the top position in the city for 30 years, is exiting the role at the end of June. by Henry Fernandez Bill Fraser attended his final City Council meeting as the capital’s longest-serving city manager on Wednesday night. Fraser was voted out by the City Council in February and plans to exit the role at the end of the month. Fraser’s ousting followed a potential 24% tax increase that the city decided to prevent by cutting municipal staff, a decision he pushed bac...| The Montpelier Bridge
Montpelier’s City Council met June 18 at the Senior Activity Center to set annual goals. Once goals were set, they came up with strategies to achieve the goals. They called this process “strategic planning.” Through discussion, posters, and sticky notes facilitated by Assistant City Manager Kelly Murphy, councilors landed on several priorities: creating more housing, building and maintaining infrastructure, and supporting and increasing economic development. The purpose of the annual ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Mary Campo McPheat, a 2003 graduate of Montpelier High School, is reminding the Montpelier community that it’s time to celebrate again. McPheat is the guiding force behind the Second Alumni MHS Roundup 2025 planned for July 18–19. Unlike more conventional reunions, the Roundup invites alumni from all classes, district-wide faculty, staff, coaches, their families, and the community to gather and “relive memories, rekindle old connections, and forge new ones.” The weekend begins with ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Two spacious and stylish coworking facilities in central Vermont — The Loft in Montpelier and the Barre Social Club in Barre — have opened in recent months, and both have ambitions beyond just their own success. Stores, restaurants, theaters, and office complexes that seemed on solid footing in both cities suffered when, in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were instructed, or chose, to work from home. The profound stillness imposed by the pandemic — and worsened by the floods...| The Montpelier Bridge
Juneteenth, recognized every year on June 19, marks the freedom of those once enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The following year saw the nation’s first Juneteenth celebration, and in 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. More...| Orlando Magazine
Women influencers around the world are killed for simply speaking online| Index on Censorship
H.454, a state bill that would radically change the ways schools are financed in Vermont as well as the size and number of school districts, remained stuck in a legislative conference committee as of May 30, leading the Legislature to adjourn and give the committee more time to try to reach a compromise. The challenge for the committee is to come up with a revised version of the massive bill that satisfies the House, the Senate, and Gov. Phil Scott, who has been pushing for education funding ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Amnesty International, tech giant Apple and the Russian-language news outlet Meduza have an unfortunate bond| Index on Censorship
Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.| Fodors Travel Guide
There are 100+ autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases, but only a few cause inflammatory arthritis early in onset. These are AiArthritis diseases. The post Help Us DRIVE Awareness of World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
May 12th is an international day to promote awareness of a range of chronic immunological and neurological conditions including fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. The post May 12th International Awareness Day – a time to shine a light on these debilitating conditions. appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
Marbles is a beautiful girl with gorgeous markings of color on her fur with a big, bold purrrsonality! She is a CVHS alumni who made her way back when her owner realized she was no longer the right fit. While in her home, she was an affectionate girl who loved spending time on her adopter’s lap. She also loved playing with the laser pointer, often playing until she had no energy left. She was a little too rough with her play style with her paws with the prior adopter, so she needs a home ac...| The Montpelier Bridge
Update: State Police have reported that Erika Blake has been located and is safe. On May 1, Vermont State Police received a report that East Montpelier resident Erika Blake, 37, was missing. According to a press release from the state police, it was reported that Blake left her residence in East Montpelier on the morning of April 29. She has not had any contact with her family or friends since. As of 2 a.m. on Friday, May 2, Blake has not returned home, and contact with Blake has been unsuc...| The Montpelier Bridge
Hundreds of cyclists took to rain-drenched dirt roads Saturday morning, April 26, for the annual Muddy Onion dirt-road bike tour put on by Montpelier’s Onion River Outdoors. Starting from School Street in Montpelier, across from Kellogg-Hubbard Library, they headed out over backroads on routes of 58, 40, or 20 miles that looped through East Montpelier, Calais, Woodbury, and, for the longest tour, Cabot. An overnight downpour and showers off and on during the day made for muddy, interesti...| The Bridge
And the winner is … tennis and Turtle Island. Montpelier’s City Council received three proposals for using the clubhouse and some land at its Country Club Road property. Councilors discussed options during their meeting April 23, and landed on giving a quick greenlight to Turtle Island Children’s Center (after ironing out a five- to seven-year lease agreement), and further talks with its co-applicant, The HUB — a group that plans to offer racket sports, a golf course, a restaurant, ...| The Bridge
Local residents at the Gary Residence and Westview Meadows have contributed to an art exhibit on display at the Statehouse cafeteria through the end of April. “Moments in Time: Works by Vermonters with Dementia” invites the viewer to momentarily experience the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through the lens of those experiencing it, and those without it as well. The exhibition features wood carvings, drawings, paintings, and quilts by 13 Vermonters, organized by the Vermont chapter ...| The Bridge
A wise man once told me that “humor conceals a deep sadness.” In that spirit, “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a gentle comedy about profound loss. The movie has many virtues: two multilayered lead performances, three fine supporting turns, excellent original songs, and gorgeous scenery. If you’d like to feel a little better about humanity, you should seek out this film at the Savoy Theater. “The Ballad of Wallis Island” centers on two demoralized men: Charles (Tim Key), a widow...| The Montpelier Bridge
After acquiring the historic station from the Squier family, Myers Mermel has sought to reach a broader audience with a renewed emphasis on commentary and news. by Habib Sabet On its face, the partnership between The Nation magazine and Myers Mermel, the new owner of WDEV-AM, is an unlikely one. Earlier this year, Mermel, who previously served as president of the conservative Ethan Allen Institute and once ran for the U.S. Senate as a Republican, entered the fabled Vermont radio station ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Barre City Council approved and extended a new contract for its City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro after he has served three years on the job. The new five-year contract is two years longer than the three-year contract he was offered upon being hired in July 2022. The new contract begins July 1, according to a press release issued April 22. “The length of the contract reflects our faith in Nicolas’ ability, our high level of satisfaction with his performance, and our desire to provide ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Migrant dairy workers in Vermont are increasingly scared to leave their farms due to the threat of detention and deportation| The Montpelier Bridge
The Middlesex Planning Commission passed a zoning change proposal at its April 16 meeting that could impact local businesses and housing availability.| The Montpelier Bridge
By Ava Kellner, via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Times Argus. Turtles are everywhere when you enter the offices of Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York. They’re painted on the walls, projected onto a 180-degree theater screen and on the cover of the books they give away. The turtles and the book are inspired by Jamie Heath’s experience. When she was 14, Heath received her wish to swim with the turtles in Hawaii. Today, ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Thousands of brave Russians continue to pay their respects to the late opposition leader and speak out against Putin’s regime| Index on Censorship
CROOKED STICK GOLF CLUB EVERY GOLF ENTHUSIAST is familiar with the work of Pete Dye, a creative genius who some consider to be the G.O.A.T. when it comes to golf architecture. But, as the saying goes, “behind every great man is a great woman,” and that is certainly the case with Alice Dye, his wife and partner, who had some...| Orlando Magazine
Every April, I head for Augusta, Georgia, to drive a shuttle for the Masters Tournament. I’ve been doing it for three years, following in the footsteps of a golf-loving friend who considers the Augusta National Golf Club the holy grail of golf courses. He’s not wrong. I’ve never been a golf aficionado, but I learn more about the sport every...| Orlando Magazine
Do you use paracetamol for your pain? Learn about how access rules for this popular product have changed, why and what the changes might mean for you.| CreakyJoints Australia
The new president has signed more than 100 directives that will alter the course of US policy. We look at how they will influence free expression in the “land of liberty”| Index on Censorship
Are Mark Zuckerberg's recently announced plans to ditch existing fact-checking policies motivated by winning political gain?| Index on Censorship
Following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in 2015, the best-selling Turkish novelist wrote for Index about how writers are staying silent on their self-censorship| Index on Censorship
We’ve seen severe violations by repressive governments – but we’ve also seen remarkable acts of defiance by political activists, journalists and protesters| Index on Censorship
Bashar al-Assad’s government was toppled by Syrian rebels this week, bringing the dictator’s 24-year-reign to a close| Index on Censorship
Are you worried about managing your autoimmune arthritis while travelling? A bit of forward planning can help you stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful time. We share our top tips to help you kick off your journey. The post Travelling with Autoimmune Arthritis: How to Stay Healthy and Safe appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
If you have an autoimmune rheumatic disease, you have an increased risk of severe symptoms from respiratory infections. We share expert tips on managing your risks and staying healthy.| CreakyJoints Australia
Arthritis affects over four million Australians. For World Arthritis Day (October 12) we’re busting myths and sharing some of our best arthritis resources.| CreakyJoints Australia
More immunocompromised Australians now have free access to the shingles vaccine. This includes people on advanced treatments for autoimmune conditions. Could you be eligible?| CreakyJoints Australia
CeCe Teneal performed at Judson’s Live in March 2024. ©Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts Dr. Phillips Center It’s one we all know and love. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is not only home to the city’s largest concerts, Broadway musicals and kids’ shows, but is renowned for its beauty and acoustics—Steinmetz Hall is considered one of...| Orlando Magazine
Whether you’re heading to the ballet, a touring Broadway show, a museum or an intimate concert hall, Central Floridians are passionate about the arts. Jennifer McKee introduces you what the big halls have on their schedules this season, while Michael McLeod lets you in on the smaller performance spaces that are hidden gems in our community. Plus, read all about...| Orlando Magazine
Congressman, Frost announces the CREATE Art Act. Courtesy Congressman Maxwell Frost.When Congressman Maxwell Frost introduced new legislation aimed at creating federal grants to support emerging and independent artists this April (the CREATE Art Act), he spoke from firsthand experience. Not only has Frost managed music artists and organized music festivals but he has been a musician himself since the second...| Orlando Magazine
What does it feel like to pet a sloth, capybara and ring-tailed lemur? Find out at ©Wild Florida. Some may feel that the drive-through safari experience provides the ultimate animal encounters—and indeed, having a large, free-roaming beast stick its head in your car for snacks is full of fun and laughs. But that’s only where the animal experiences begin at...| Orlando Magazine
How close do you dare get to an alligator? Closer than you think at ©Gatorland I’ve always loved reptiles and amphibians. I’m sure that’s because frogs, toads and turtles were plentiful in the small Midwestern town I grew up in. I never encountered alligators or crocodiles until I moved down South, but I love to watch these beautiful wonders of...| Orlando Magazine
Lafayette College has been named America’s fifth best college for women in chemical engineering and sixth best college for women in mechanical and civil engineering.| News
Learn more about Daniel Griffith, associate professor of chemistry.| News
From VTDigger | by Carly Berlin This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public and comes to The Bridge through a mutual story exchange. The city of Montpelier is asking people to leave an encampment that has grown this summer at the site of […]| The Montpelier Bridge
Were you affected by the abatacept (Orencia®) shortage this year? If so, we have great news. The supply situation in Australia has improved and you may be able to return to your previous treatment regime.| CreakyJoints Australia
Are you interested in the role health consumers play in planning and conducting health and medical research in Australia? Here’s your chance to have your say about how we can help shape the research that affects us.| CreakyJoints Australia
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in an attempt to stop the country's slide into authoritarianism| Index on Censorship
