Freedom of the Press Foundation’s 2025-2026 Strategic Plan

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FPF’s 2025-2026 strategic plan cover, which pictures photojournalist Joseph Rushmore being violently arrested while covering clashes between law enforcement and pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin on April 24, 2024. The image has a gradient, going from clear to blurred. Over the image are the words, “Without a free press, what would you see?” — Photojournalist Joseph Rushmore, at center, was violently arrested while covering clashes between law enforcement and pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin on April 24, 2024.

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Press freedom in the United States is under attack like never before — reporters arrested by law enforcement, news media openly vilified by political leaders, the First Amendment sidelined by courts. When journalism is under siege, the public’s right to know is at risk.

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) stands on the front lines, protecting journalists and their sources. As these threats grow, so does our commitment to defend a free and fearless press — now and into the future.

That’s why, today, we’re proud to share our Strategic Plan for 2025–2026.

READ THE FULL 2025-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN HERE

This strategic plan isn’t just about us: It’s about protecting the public’s right to know. A free press serves everyone. If we want journalism that challenges the powerful, we must defend press freedom, even when the press is imperfect. Journalists should be able to fearlessly investigate, publish, and speak truth to power. Otherwise, all that’s left is propaganda.

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To keep up with demand for FPF’s work, we need support from people like you. People who believe in the importance of a thriving free press. People who know that a strong press is indicative of a strong democracy.

Help us carry out our 2025-2026 Strategic Plan and donate today!