Guest Post — Academic Freedom Under Pressure: What Academic Publishers Can Do - The Scholarly Kitchen

One of seven recommendations on how publishers can protect academic freedom and counteract censorship:

"Open access is not just a business model — it is an equity imperative. Publishers should explore inclusive models that reduce APCs or offer waivers for scholars in low-income or conflict-affected regions. Knowledge should not be a privilege reserved for the well-funded. By promoting equitable access, publishers help democratize scholarship and strengthen global academic freedom."