Snowden anniversary a reminder of the need to protect whistleblowers and journalists
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Whistleblowers are essential to a free and unfettered press.
Whistleblowers play a critical role in informing the public and holding the government to account.
Sources who act out of conscience to leak information to the press further our democracy. Whistleblowers like Daniel Ellsberg, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden, have exposed some of our government’s gravest abuses.
Unfortunately, whistleblowers are often prosecuted and jailed. That’s wrong. Whistleblowers and the journalists they work with should be celebrated, not punished.
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Grassley should support the PRESS Act
Iowa senator can further his legacy of supporting whistleblowers and First Amendment freedoms
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FPF explains the importance of the PRESS Act
Bipartisan bill would protect journalist-source confidentiality and put a stop to government surveillance of reporters
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Ex-CIA employee deserves a long prison sentence — but not for leaking documents
It’s troubling that our government apparently views disclosing its secrets as an exponentially more serious offense than possessing troves of child pornography
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Florida lawmaker renews attack on the free press
New bill would undermine anonymous sourcing and invite libel tourism
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Secret spying program underscores need for surveillance reform
It’s time for Congress to put an end to warrantless surveillance of communications by journalists and other Americans
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Guest opinion: Incarcerated journalist calls out ‘relentless’ retaliation by prison officials
Inmates can force positive change through journalism. But they need support from the outside world
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Leading researcher: Strong encryption protects journalism
FPF celebrates Global Encryption Day by asking researcher Susan McGregor to explain how and why end-to-end encryption shields journalists and confidential sources
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Is Julian Assange a ‘journalist’? Here’s why it doesn’t matter
Whether Julian Assange is a journalist is irrelevant to the threat his prosecution poses to press freedom
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Bills threaten encrypted platforms used by journalists
Three bills in Congress would undermine end-to-end encryption, endangering secure communication for reporters and sources
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PRESS Act would create a more informed public
Bipartisan sponsors should be commended for supporting press freedom
