States must step up to protect journalist-source confidentiality
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SCOTUS needs to hold officials who ignore press freedom accountable
Texas citizen journalist’s case is an opportunity to push back against criminalization of routine newsgathering
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Journalist Catherine Herridge calls for passage of the PRESS Act
Senate must advance legislation to protect journalists and their sources from subpoenas and surveillance
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Herridge case shows the need to pass the PRESS Act
Journalists and sources face confusion and unpredictability without a federal shield law. The public suffers as a result
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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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Why political rivals can and should come together for press freedom
It takes courage for politicians likely to be criticized by journalists to nonetheless stand up for their constitutional rights
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Frequently asked questions about the PRESS Act
The bill to protect journalist-source confidentiality that passed the House last week is the most important press freedom bill in modern times
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PRESS Act unanimously passes the House. Now on to the Senate!
The federal reporter’s shield bill is one step closer to becoming law. It’s time for the Senate to do its part to protect press freedom and pass the PRESS Act.
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Victims of newsroom raids tell their stories
Marion County Record publisher Eric Meyer and digital journalist Tim Burke discuss their cases and the state of the free press
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Don't make press run a 'contempt' gauntlet
Reporters shouldn’t have to face fines or jail time in order to appeal orders requiring them to name confidential sources
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Prominent journalists’ union risks harming reporter’s privilege
NewsGuild should be working to expand the reporter’s privilege, not demanding journalists out sources in court
