The New York Times – Sports:
Those close to Griner pursued a strategy of silence after her detention in Russia in February, hoping to avoid politicizing her case. Now they are amping up public pressure, with some of it aimed at President Biden.
Category: Political Prisoners
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The Dangerous Challenge of Making a Film About Aleksei Navalny
The New York Times – Film:
A documentarian was in the room when the Russian opposition leader made a startling discovery. But it took time to win the politician’s trust.
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Brittney Griner Was ‘Wrongfully Detained’, U.S. Government Says
The New York Times – Sports:
The State Department went public with its push to negotiate Griner’s release from custody in Russia, where she has been held on drug charges since February.
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‘Navalny’ Review: Speaking Truth to Power in a Corrupt System
The New York Times – Film:
Even with its subject in prison, the documentary plays like a crowd-pleaser.
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Nils van der Poel Gives Away His Medal to Protest Beijing’s Abuses
The New York Times – Sports:
In a rare rebuke of Beijing, Nils van der Poel, a speedskater, handed one of his gold medals to the daughter of Gui Minhai, a book publisher imprisoned in China.