US falls below Ukraine in press freedom as global autocracy takes hold

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andsoitis•about 4 hours ago

Apart from a few smaller states—South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, in particular—the Asia-Pacific region is “one of the most repressive regions in the world—and the situation continues to deteriorate,” says RSF.

Not entirely surprised by that, but I am surprised that India is faring so poorly. It is the biggest democracy after all. South Africa and Namibia are bright spots.

apothegm•about 3 hours ago

“Biggest” in the sense of most populous, not “best at”!