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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State lawmakers shut the shades during Sunshine Week
During a week celebrating government openness, three states — New Jersey, Colorado, and California — considered or enacted anti-transparency laws
‘Classified information’ isn’t a magic formula to suspend the First Amendment
The Supreme Court seems to understand the First Amendment limits on government coercion of speech — except when it comes to national security
Reform can’t wait for U.S. program used to spy on journalists and others
No more stalling. It’s time for Congress to revise and limit Section 702
Supreme Court social media cases could put some First Amendment claims in the firing line
Oral arguments in the NetChoice cases hint at outcomes that could uphold key free press precedents but still seriously impact certain First Amendment lawsuits
The Kids Online Safety Act will censor student journalists
Celebrate Student Press Freedom Day by telling Congress not to pass this self-defeating bill
Publishing government secrets shouldn’t be illegal
The DOJ must end the Assange case before it turns journalists into criminals
New Jersey anti-SLAPP law faces its first test
Here’s what journalists should watch for in the first case applying the state’s new law meant to protect against meritless anti-speech lawsuits
Harsh punishments for leakers undermine public-interest journalism
The maximum sentence imposed on the ex-IRS contractor who leaked Trump’s tax returns to the press sends a chilling message to other would-be whistleblowers
Give journalists the floor
Mississippi shouldn’t copy other states by banning journalists from the Senate floor
Government gag rules muzzle journalists’ sources
Policies prohibiting government employees from speaking to the press violate the First Amendment
