Covering protests is a dangerous job for journalists
Trump’s BBC lawsuit is nonsense, like his others
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Report: Most journalist detainments this year are at protests
In 2025, 90% of arrests or detainments occurred while journalists were covering demonstrations
Stop the gatekeeping. The First Amendment is for all of us
The Trump administration is trolling America with its FOIA responses
Journalists warn of silenced sources
From federal agencies to college campuses, fear is reshaping sources’ willingness to talk to the press
Covering immigration in a climate of fear
Journalists shared strategies for protecting sources, navigating personal safety, and keeping immigrant communities at the center of their reporting during a conversation with Freedom of the Press Foundation
Puerto Rico may roll back transparency just when it matters the most
Gov. Jenniffer González Colón should reject SB 63, a new bill that rewrites the territory’s public records law for the worse
Caving is out, suing is in
FPF demands court lift secrecy in Herridge privilege case
Appeasing the administration hasn’t worked. The Times is suing instead
Journalists have the right to critically report on the government without signing away their integrity
FPF demands appellate court lift secrecy in reporter’s privilege case
Motion seeks to unseal documents and hearing transcript after misguided ruling on Herridge source confidentiality
Censorship by invoice: Public records cost $164,000 in Michigan township
A six-figure bill for public records is a good indicator that the government is hiding something
White House media bias tracker: Another tired gimmick
Trump has the power to correct the record with documented facts but opts for stunts instead
