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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Dismissed cases show university should not have arrested journalists
Nearly three months after two New Mexico journalists were detained at a campus protest, charges were dropped. They should've never been arrested to begin with.
Chicago police must respect journalists’ rights at convention protests
As the Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago this month, police must uphold the First and Fourth amendments and safeguard press freedom.
Gag rules stifle financial journalism
The Securities and Exchange Commission requires defendants who settle cases it brings to contract away their right to deny the SEC’s allegations. So does the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. That means potential sources can’t speak to financial journalists.
Gag rules stifle financial journalism
The government cannot silence its critics to save itself from embarrassment
Journalists’ source material isn’t ‘stolen goods’
Investigation of LA journalist is the latest example of authorities blaming journalists for their sources’ alleged crimes
Pressure Netanyahu to protect journalists
With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the U.S. this week, officials who claim to care about press freedom need to make clear to him that the U.S. will not tolerate killings, imprisonments, or censorship of journalists by its ally.
LAPD must safeguard press freedom during protests
As more controversial Israeli real estate events make their way to the city, Los Angeles police must allow journalists to cover protests freely and safely
Incarcerating the internet: Social media bans censor journalists in prison
They allow prison officials to avoid scrutiny under the guise of security. And the federal government wants to expand them.
Don’t let prosecutors define journalism
Federal prosecutors are claiming a startling new power: the ability to decide what is or isn’t “legitimate” journalism.
Copyright and public records don’t mix
A new court decision using copyright law to deny release of public records from the Covenant School shooting investigation harms the public’s right to know
