Ann Cooper Quotes

Your nation's stated commitment to a free press and to democracy is undermined by measures that provide special protection to public officials. We believe criminal defamation laws are unnecessary in a democracy and that prison penalties for such charges undercut the fundamental democratic principle of free expression. - Ann Cooper

While we understand this issue is deeply sensitive, the solution cannot be found in silencing newspapers. - Ann Cooper

While Nepal is in political turmoil, we must remember the important role that journalists play at such times. They must be allowed to continue to inform the public of the fast-changing events that will affect the course of the nation as well as the safety of Nepalese people. We call on the king to release all journalists and to ensure that they can work safely and freely. - Ann Cooper

When my section met (to discuss the air conditioning), we were told that our classrooms would hopefully be redone during the summer. - Ann Cooper

We're utterly shocked and dismayed by this senseless crime. These three journalists were targeted and murdered in cold blood because they were doing their jobs. - Ann Cooper

We're gravely concerned that sedition laws are being used to retaliate against a critical publication. The Philippine government should drop these charges and affirm its commitment and remove laws that inhibit the work of the press. - Ann Cooper

We're disturbed to see the number of jailed journalists rise, and we're particularly troubled that the list of worst abusers now includes Ethiopia and the United States. - Ann Cooper

We welcome this important court decision. The government should withdraw these spurious charges against all of the former Daily News journalists, repeal AIPPA and allow the Daily News to reopen. - Ann Cooper

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