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Local news publishers share how they survived attacks on press freedom
When authorities attacked their local newspapers for coverage with which they disagreed, the outlets themselves became the story
If the First Amendment doesn’t work, try the Fifth
If officials say newsgathering is illegal, subpoenaed journalists should take them at their word
FPF statement on arrest of Tufts student
If reports that Ozturk’s arrest was over an op-ed are accurate, it is absolutely appalling
If Trump can deport pro-Palestine activists, journalists could be next
India’s revocation of U.S. journalist’s citizenship status is a cautionary tale
Texas anti-SLAPP bills risk chilling consumer speech
Lawsuits that suppress speech hurt the public and business, Public Citizen Litigation Group attorney Paul Levy told us.
The enduring press freedom legacy of Max Frankel
The death of the New York Times journalist and editor is a reminder that the fight against excessive government secrecy must live on.
Public records are for the public
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Tech giants must protect reporter-source privacy in leak cases
Leak investigations are back. Here’s what tech companies can do to defend freedom of the press
Reddit asks, we answer: Q&A on DOGE, Musk, and government secrecy
Despite a judge ruling DOGE is “likely covered” by FOIA, it’s not a guarantee its records will soon see the light of day
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
