Prof. Kirtley Discusses GQ Self-Censorship in Interviews on NPR and Radio Free Europe
Prof. Jane Kirtley was interviewed by NPR reporter David Folkenflik about publisher Conde Nast's decision to delete an article about Vladimir Putin from the Russian edition of GQ magazine.
She was also interviewed by Radio Free Europe on the same topic. Although acknowledging that Conde Nast might face legal ramifications in Russia, Prof. Kirtley argued that Western news organizations have an obligation to speak for those who cannot speak. "Let the censor close you down. Don't censor yourself in anticipation," she said.
She was also interviewed by Radio Free Europe on the same topic. Although acknowledging that Conde Nast might face legal ramifications in Russia, Prof. Kirtley argued that Western news organizations have an obligation to speak for those who cannot speak. "Let the censor close you down. Don't censor yourself in anticipation," she said.