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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PRESS Act would create a more informed public
Bipartisan sponsors should be commended for supporting press freedom
Proposals targeting Fox News are sure to backfire
Once legislators start singling out disfavored speech for punishment there’s no telling where they’ll stop
Let’s shore up funding for local news
The Community News and Small Business Support Act would use tax credits to improve local news’s financial outlook
Recording cops up close is not a crime
Requiring observers to keep a distance from police undermines press freedom and violates the First Amendment
Bill to counter drone misuse threatens journalism
A new bill to protect against drone attacks would let the government take aim at the press
Honoring Daniel Ellsberg’s legacy: A $1 million donation to tackle government secrecy
Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall backs efforts to reform the government secrecy system, while honoring the late Daniel Ellsberg
Dozens of civil society groups oppose congressional censorship law
Dozens of civil society and press freedom organizations have opposed a new proposal that would allow members of Congress to compel online censorship of certain information
Don’t give Congress a censor’s pen
A new proposal would harm journalism by empowering Congress to require removal of information about lawmakers from the internet
In allowing NC journalist convictions, judge gets the Constitution backward
No, arresting protesters does not require cops to also arrest journalists
Data broker loophole threatens journalists and whistleblowers
Congress should stop law enforcement and intelligence agencies from buying their way around the Fourth Amendment
