Congress has reintroduced the PRESS Act. Now lawmakers must pass it.
The federal shield law bill would protect journalists, confidential sources, and the American people’s right to know
Congress can end warrantless spying on journalists and other Americans
Surveillance law Section 702 shouldn’t be renewed without significant reforms
Secret science laws limit access to research records
Denying the press and public access to records isn’t the right way to protect academic freedom
Upcoming trial of journalists only tip of anti-press iceberg in Asheville
Search warrant and park bans show officials’ unusual hostility to free speech as June 12 trial approaches
Demand that Fox News reveal confidential source underscores need for PRESS Act
A federal judge implied that the lack of a federal shield law weakens the reporter’s privilege
Snowden anniversary a reminder of the need to protect whistleblowers and journalists
Disclosures changed history by revealing illegal mass surveillance
Judge ignores Constitution to bar press from publishing public documents
St. Louis case continues troubling trend of government trying to claw back records it released
Sunlight on social media: Government officials’ posts should be public records
A new decision from Pennsylvania unnecessarily complicates the public’s right to know about government business conducted on social media
Online speech cases fizzle at Supreme Court, but threats to journalists remain
Supreme Court kicks Section 230 can down the road
A judge struck down an anti-press restraining order. Why does it feel so lousy?
Sanctions are needed so other politicians don’t try similar unconstitutional antics
