Pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
More on the IssueThe PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
More on the IssueToo often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
More on the IssueThe U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
More on the IssueOfficials who orchestrate retaliatory schemes against local news outlets like the Atmore News must be held accountable
Journalist-source confidentiality is crucial for democracy no matter who is in office
An executive order, even issued at the eleventh hour, would do a lot of good
In the end, the campaign to censor a journalist has brought far more attention to Maury Blackman’s domestic violence arrest
At least three journalists recently saw unconstitutional charges against them dismissed. It’s progress, but it’s not enough
FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected
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
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
Here’s what the Democratic Party can still do to protect press freedom before Trump takes office
Tactics used by businessman against reporting he dislikes are increasingly common. Here’s how reporters can be prepared and fight back