Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China is cracking down on punny dissent
China's government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR's Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.
Censorship
Michael Connelly, Nikki Grimes, Judy Blume and other authors unite against book bans
During what the ALA is calling Banned Books week, more than a dozen high-profile authors are taking a stand against censorship. Author Michael Connelly alone has donated $1 million to the cause.
These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year
The Addams Family, Clue and Frozen JR were among the most popular shows, according to a new survey. But the report also showed that drama teachers are nervous about censorship.
Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong
The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.
Adults complained about a teen theater production and the show's creators stepped in
High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate.
India's government scrambles to block a film about Modi's role in anti-Muslim riots
The BBC documentary interviews journalists, activists and victims of the 2002 unrest, which left more than 1,000 people dead. They say the prime minister, then a regional leader, looked the other way.
A public payphone in China began ringing and ringing. Who was calling?
It started in July. The callers live in Gourd Island, and they were hoping to share an important message that they say was being ignored by their local authorities.
Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia if it doesn't remove some details about the war
Russia's communications regulator says it will fine Wikipedia up to $47,000 for not complying with requests to take down information. It has made similar warnings to Google about YouTube videos.
In Hungary, the arts are being suppressed by the government, a new report says
The Artistic Freedom Initiative contends that consolidated state power under right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and artists' self-censorship has led to an "existential crisis."
Art or censorship? Expo shows just top of famed David statue
When visitors make their way to Italy's pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, most will only see the head of Michelangelo's famous statue