The government says it won’t prosecute ‘real’ journalists. Don’t believe it
Recent statements about a military newspaper belie claims that the government won’t treat conventional journalists like it treated Julian Assange
Assange decision should be wake-up call for US
America was once recognized as a leader in press rights. Now other countries question its commitment to the First Amendment
‘Classified information’ isn’t a magic formula to suspend the First Amendment
The Supreme Court seems to understand the First Amendment limits on government coercion of speech — except when it comes to national security
Publishing government secrets shouldn’t be illegal
The DOJ must end the Assange case before it turns journalists into criminals
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
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
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
Stop distorting Daniel Ellsberg's legacy to disparage other whistleblowers
Ellsberg supported and admired those who followed in his footsteps
Snowden anniversary a reminder of the need to protect whistleblowers and journalists
Disclosures changed history by revealing illegal mass surveillance
Congressional hearing on Twitter Files shows why conservatives need the PRESS Act
It’s not just the “liberal media” that needs protection from politicians pressuring journalists to burn sources