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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Outrageous raids on journalists in Australia and elsewhere threaten press freedom
Recent raids on journalists and newsrooms in Australia are the latest in a string of instances — in no way limited to Australia — of government targeting of journalists for their reporting.
Unanswered questions on the San Francisco police raid of a journalist’s home
The SF police chief finally apologized, but many questions remain unanswered.
Press freedom advocates and news outlets strongly condemn new charges against Julian Assange
Here’s what numerous civil liberties and digital rights groups had to say about the implications of the new unprecedented charges against Julian Assange under the Espionage Act.
The Trump admin’s new charges against Julian Assange are a fundamental threat to press freedom in the 21st century
The Trump administration’s new charges against WikiLeaks and Julian Assange are the most fundamental threat to press freedom in the 21st century
San Francisco's criminal investigation of a journalist for 'conspiracy' is a shocking attack on press freedom
San Francisco's investigation into a freelance reporter for 'conspiracy' is a brazen attack on the rights of all journalists.
Chelsea Manning could be jailed again today
Manning was released after a grand jury investigation into WikiLeaks expired last week, but she was immediately subpoenaed to order before a new one — and she could be jailed again for her courage when she resists again.
California’s new transparency law increases police visibility and amplifies reporting, but the state is still resisting it
Recent courtroom wins in California have led to the release of new police shooting records under a new transparency law, but some government agencies have been resisting compliance.
The Trump admin is on pace to shatter the record for the most prosecutions of journalistic sources
The latest arrest and indictment of an alleged whistleblower should concern all journalists.
Privacy researchers push back on judge’s order to destroy NYPD public records
Any time a government agency orders documents that were obtained legally to be returned or destroyed is a threat to freedom of information and constitutional rights of reporters everywhere.
Why is Chelsea Manning still in jail?
The ongoing detention of Chelsea Manning is inhumane and punitive, and she should be released immediately.
