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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FPF statement on rejection of Julian Assange’s extradition appeal
Assange's prosecution should be condemned by all who believe in press 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
In honor of a whistleblowing legend: Announcing the Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy
We will honor our friend by fighting for what he fought for his entire life: an end to excessive government secrecy.
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
More than 45 orgs call to drop charges against Asheville journalists
Prosecution is unconstitutional and against the interests of justice
