Public records are for the public
Plus: Catch us on NPR while you still can
Reddit asks, we answer: Q&A on DOGE, Musk, and government secrecy
Despite a judge ruling DOGE is “likely covered” by FOIA, it’s not a guarantee its records will soon see the light of day
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
Florida wants journalists to self-censor
Plus: Indiana authorities must drop charges against photojournalist
Prosecution of Indiana journalist furthers national anti-press climate
Journalists must be allowed to cover protests and their aftermath
Don’t break Texas anti-SLAPP law
Plus: Will Democrats make it so expensive to run a social media platform that only those loyal to Trump can stay in business?
Durbin must rethink repeal of online free speech law
Eliminating Section 230 would harm journalism by giving the largest social media outlets a monopoly
Press pool takeover drowns First Amendment
Plus: Why Senate must not confirm Ed Martin
How Trump’s press pool takeover harms public — including red states
A press pool that is handpicked by the government is by definition not a free press.
Senate must reject Ed Martin’s bid to be top DC prosecutor
Martin has already shown he’ll abuse the office to target free speech
