Final push for bipartisan PRESS Act
Classification is broken; Biden still has a chance to fix it
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Pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
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Stop Arresting Journalists
Too often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
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Reform Government Secrecy
The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
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Clock is ticking for PRESS Act
Last chance for legislation to safeguard journalist-source confidentiality
San Francisco should not be part of tech exec’s censorship campaign
In the end, the campaign to censor a journalist has brought far more attention to Maury Blackman’s domestic violence arrest
Cases dropped against reporters arrested for covering protests
At least three journalists recently saw unconstitutional charges against them dismissed. It’s progress, but it’s not enough
Congress’s declassification work shouldn’t end with JFK
Today is the anniversary of the JFK assassination. Congress passed a landmark law over 30 years to release millions of pages of assassination records, even though it doesn’t normally get involved in declassification efforts.
Biden's legacy: Leaving FOIA in shambles
FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected
Congress took the lead on JFK declassification. That should happen more often
It’s the anniversary of JFK’s assassination, and the law that released millions of pages of assassination records is over 30 years old. It's time for Congress to resume high-level declassification reviews
The government abuses spying powers no matter who the president is
An effort by social platform X to weaken the government’s ability to spy on citizens and hide the fact it does so should have broad bipartisan support
Now or never for PRESS Act
Congress has two months to pass the most important press freedom legislation in modern history.
Dems have 2 months to Trump-proof the press
Here’s what the Democratic Party can still do to protect press freedom before Trump takes office
Anatomy of a censorship campaign: A tech exec’s crusade to stifle journalism
Tactics used by businessman against reporting he dislikes are increasingly common. Here’s how reporters can be prepared and fight back
