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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Palestinian-owned cafe attacked days after hosting press freedom event
The Nabala Cafe in Chicago had all of its windows broken in most recent attack
‘Silence is complicity’: Why US should stop enabling Israel’s attacks on press
Journalists, advocates discuss the multipronged assault on journalists’ coverage of the Israel-Gaza war
Prosecutors must drop case against Indian Time journalist
Rights organizations demand St. Lawrence County DA drop case against journalist arrested while covering protest
Meet our new website
This week, Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) unveiled a new website that reflects our commitment to action-based advocacy for press freedom.
Ending endless police seizures of journalists’ equipment
Attorney Christie Hebert of the Institute for Justice explains what to do if police take your device and hold it hostage
Not publishing newsworthy leaks isn’t journalistic integrity, it’s timidity
It's likely no coincidence that news outlets are behaving exactly like the government said they should during its prosecution of Julian Assange
Worried about China? Try strengthening encryption, not silencing TikTok
On Global Encryption Day, we urge Congress to get serious about protecting Americans’ privacy, and cut out the censorial sideshows.
PRESS Act gains momentum
The Senate should have passed the PRESS Act months ago, after it sailed through the House in January. But despite the delay, the bill to protect journalist-source confidentiality is picking up real momentum heading into the lame-duck session.The New York Times ran an editorial this month endorsing the PRESS …
New York Times pushes for PRESS Act
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,Here are some of the most important stories we’re following from the U.S. and around the world. If you enjoy reading this newsletter, please forward it to friends and family. If someone has forwarded you this newsletter, please subscribe here.New York Times pushes for …
Israel must stop arresting journalists — whether American or Palestinian
Israel has released Jeremy Loffredo from custody but dozens of Palestinian journalists are still held incommunicado
