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Press freedom threats are increasing globally. The U.S. must push back.
Journalists and press freedom are under threat around the world. Governments and others abduct or kill journalists, censor reporting, and stifle newsgathering.
The U.S. must use its power and influence to protect reporters and press freedom globally. It must hold both allies and enemies to account for anti-press actions, and work to promote press protections and journalism internationally.
Protect U.S. Journalists Detained Abroad
Congress should tell the State Department to stand up for U.S. citizen journalists held by Israel, politics aside.
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Write a letter telling Congress to hold the State Department accountable for not protecting U.S. journalists
The State Department is doing little if anything to stop Israel from unlawfully detaining U.S. journalists captured in international waters aboard flotillas. Tell your member of Congress to speak up.
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