Secret spying program underscores need for surveillance reform
It’s time for Congress to put an end to warrantless surveillance of communications by journalists and other Americans
Ducking transparency: Open record reforms will undermine reporting
New Jersey lawmakers shouldn’t use a lame-duck session to gut the state’s public records law
U.S. must designate Alsu Kurmasheva as wrongfully detained in Russia
The journalist is the second American reporter held in Russia this year on bogus charges. The U.S. must vigorously push for her release
Press battles camera bans in Trump trials
Despite ongoing efforts by the news media, most of Trump’s trials probably won’t be televised. That’s a shame
Courtroom door cracks open in Google antitrust trial
Thanks to pressure from the press, public access to the proceedings is finally improving
Don't make press run a 'contempt' gauntlet
Reporters shouldn’t have to face fines or jail time in order to appeal orders requiring them to name confidential sources
Leading researcher: Strong encryption protects journalism
FPF celebrates Global Encryption Day by asking researcher Susan McGregor to explain how and why end-to-end encryption shields journalists and confidential sources
Bills threaten encrypted platforms used by journalists
Three bills in Congress would undermine end-to-end encryption, endangering secure communication for reporters and sources
The hidden press implications of the Supreme Court’s social media cases
Two new cases about the First Amendment rights of social media platforms to moderate content could have big consequences for journalists and the news media
Secrecy undermines trust in Google antitrust trial
The press and public shouldn’t be shut out from the Google antitrust case
