Social Media Allows Reports Despite Tehran's Curbs

Iranian authorities are seeking to exercise a stranglehold on press coverage of mass unrest after the disputed election results there, but they're having trouble stopping a combination of old-fashioned, shoe-leather journalism and new social media platforms. Full Story »

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Fred Gatlin
3.9
by Fred Gatlin - Jun. 17, 2009

This is an excellent article about the attempts of the government of Iran to control news. It is clear times have changed and it is increasingly difficult to turn out the light.

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