WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Bill Gates, Big Philanthropy, and the troubles they create Billionaire philanthropy often looks more like policy influence than charity. Tim Schwab's book on Bill Gates warns why this is a problem. By Michael E. Hartmann We do know that money can solve many problems--albeit not all--and at times it can create or worsen some, as well. It certainly can be helpful in addressing challenges o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Pacific Perspectives on Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation This commentary is part of a report from the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department entitled Navigating Disruption: Ally and Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy (https://features.csis.org/responses-to-US-foreign-policy). By Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik and John Auge Introduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Foreign Press Association (FPA), New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raising serious concerns over proposed changes to the Duration of Status (D/S) for media representatives. In the letter, the FPA argues that drastic reductions in visa duration would significantly hinder the ability of foreign journalists to report accurately on U.S. affairs. The FPA, which has served journalists working for international news more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today awarded Freedom Letters, a Russian and Ukrainian language publisher, the 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award. The award recognizes a publisher outside of the United States who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in defending freedom of more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * International Coalition Calls for Vietnamese Writer's Release On 5th Anniversary of Her Arrest * Today marks the five-year anniversary of writer and journalist Pham Doan Trang's arrest in Vietnam. PEN America and an international coalition of non-governmental organizations have issued a j more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Introducing the SPFI Sentinel: Free speech stories by -- and for -- student journalists * Thirteen hundred student newsrooms across the country prove each day that the news doesn't wait until graduation to break. And no one's closer to the ground where free speech debates are blazing on college campuses than student journalists. So far this year, FIRE's Student more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2025, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Kremlin Fears That Russian 'War Correspondents' Could Prototype Civil Society By Kassie Corelli Executive Summary: * The September 7 Kremlin-backed religious-nationalist procession in Moscow only drew 40,000 people, supporting the argument that right-wing activists remain a marginal force and do not pose a threat to the regime. * In contrast, grassroots networ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Announces Launch of My Body. My Pod. -- A New Series with Mini Timmaraju * : October 6, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Reproductive Freedom for All Announces Launch of My Body. My Pod. -- A New Series with Mini Timmaraju Washington, DC -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans" at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: The hearing will examine how government agencies have used tactics to pressure Big Tech into censoring speech protected by the First Amendment, a practice known as "jawboning." The hearing will expand upon the themes i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Ann B. Walker * COLUMBUS, OH - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Ann B. Walker: Today, I honor the life and legacy of my dear friend, Ann B. Walker, a trailblazing Columbus journalist, radio host, editor, and columnist. During her decades-long career in journalism, Ann became the first femal more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Guardian, London, England, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outlining serious concerns regarding proposed revisions to the I visa program for representatives of the foreign media. The letter highlights potential adverse effects on the quality of journalism and the American public's access to diverse international perspectives. The letter emphasizes that the proposed limit of 240 days for foreign media representatives more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news release: * * * Thomas More Society Urges Alvin Bragg to Refile Charges in Attack on Pro-Lifer Will the Manhattan DA Still Try to Get Justice for Savannah Craven Antao? * Thomas More Society attorneys have responded to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's public apology to Savannah Craven Antao, with a letter offering alternative paths to secure just more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day Six * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we're now in day six of the Democrats' government shutdown. "Day six. "And I'm wondering just what exactly Democrats think they're gaining from all of more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 7 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Ukraine: French journalist killed, Ukrainian journalist injured in Russian drone strike IPI strongly condemns strikes, demands accountability * The IPI global network today strongly condemns the Russian drone strike that killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, and injured Ukrainian photojournalist George Ivanchenko. The drone strike occurred on Friday, October 4, when Lallican and Ivanchen more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * USA: Journalist faces deportation for covering riot * 06 October 2025 # [UPDATED 06.10.2025] Mario Guevara, a Hispanic journalist who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, was arrested on 14 June while he was reporting on the 'No King' protests in Atlanta. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its US affiliates, the National more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Vietnam: On 5th anniversary of writer Pham Doan Trang's arrest, PEN International joins coalition calling for her release By Ross Holder Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the detention of prominent Vietnamese journalist, writer and woman human rights defender Pham Doan Trang, an international coalition of non-governmental organisations is urging the global community to increase pressure on Vietnamese authorities to more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Yemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday * (Beirut) - Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people in the last week of September 2025, as they have in past years, for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen's " September 26 Revolution," Human Rights Watch said today. The holiday marks the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic in 19 more PR