Trump attacks oversight, Dems attack whistleblowers
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Anatomy of a censorship campaign: A tech exec’s crusade to stifle journalism
Tactics used by businessman against reporting he dislikes are increasingly common. Here’s how reporters can be prepared and fight back
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Crucial transparency case may be heard in secret
PRESS Act would put a stop to efforts to force journalists like Herridge to burn sources
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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.
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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
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Journalists’ source material isn’t ‘stolen goods’
Investigation of LA journalist is the latest example of authorities blaming journalists for their sources’ alleged crimes
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States must step up to protect journalist-source confidentiality
Two Mississippi journalists may go to jail for refusing to burn their sources. Journalists in other states are at risk, too
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Publishing government secrets shouldn’t be illegal
The DOJ must end the Assange case before it turns journalists into criminals
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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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Harsh punishments for leakers undermine public-interest journalism
The maximum sentence imposed on the ex-IRS contractor who leaked Trump’s tax returns to the press sends a chilling message to other would-be whistleblowers
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Newsworthy leaks under attack in LA
Powerful groups aim to silence reporting on unauthorized audio despite its clear significance and immediate reverberations.
