Author

Ha Ta

@HaMinhTa

Ha Ta writes for the Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project and teaches digital storytelling at Northeastern University School of Journalism. She was previously a Poynter fellow, editor-in-chief of The Scope Boston and co-founded The Global Observer, a publication telling stories from international students in the U.S.

"The Amount of Violence is Astonishing": Why Threats to Journalists are Increasing in Iran

“The Amount of Violence is Astonishing”: Why Threats to Journalists are Increasing in Iran

On Sept. 22, Iranian journalist Niloofar Hamedi, a reporter for the Tehran-based newspaper Shargh, was arrested in her home by authorities. Her house was raided, her laptop and phone confiscated,…
How to Support Journalists Experiencing Online Harassment

How to Support Journalists Experiencing Online Harassment

Journalists face physical dangers when they are out on the field. But they are also increasingly dealing with trolling, doxing, and death threats online — especially women and journalists of…