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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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
Are journalists raided because they're doing their jobs too well?
FPF’s Caitlin Vogus talks about the Tim Burke newsroom raid on the National Press Club’s podcast
Disinformation campaign puts journalists’ lives at risk in Gaza
U.S. senator calls to investigate journalists for aiding terrorism based on spurious report
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
Guest opinion: Incarcerated journalist calls out ‘relentless’ retaliation by prison officials
Inmates can force positive change through journalism. But they need support from the outside world
Bail terms bar illegally arrested Alabama journalists from reporting
Unconstitutional prior restraint adds to pattern of retaliation and censorship
Courtroom door cracks open in Google antitrust trial
Thanks to pressure from the press, public access to the proceedings is finally improving
Is it time to revisit undercover journalism?
The landmark Food Lion case largely put a stop to undercover journalism. Now the court admits it got it wrong
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
Prominent journalists’ union risks harming reporter’s privilege
NewsGuild should be working to expand the reporter’s privilege, not demanding journalists out sources in court
