Three press freedom threats to watch during Trump 2.0
Leaks investigations, prosecutions of journalists, and government spying on the press could all be on the table in the second Trump administration.
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
Help save the First Amendment
The High Court in London is hearing arguments this week on whether to extradite Julian Assange to the United States to face charges under the Espionage Act for obtaining and publishing secret documents from a source — also known as journalism. We’re doing everything we can to urge the Department of Justice to drop the Espionage Act charges against Assange ahead of his potential extradition. You can help.
Lawsuit seeks transparency on Assange prosecution
Advocates, journalists want answers on why the government risked criminalizing routine journalism to pursue Espionage Act charges against WikiLeaks publisher
Inside the Assange court hearing and why the case threatens press freedom
Discussion highlights implications of Assange prosecution for journalism in US and globally
States keep public in dark
A full-fledged assault on transparency is underway in the states. Recent changes to public records laws in New Jersey, Louisiana, and Utah are making it harder for journalists and the public to find out what government officials are up to.
Rights organizations demand Biden pardon Assange
Pardon would lessen the harm to press freedom caused by WikiLeaks founder's Espionage Act prosecution
Stop distorting Daniel Ellsberg's legacy to disparage other whistleblowers
Ellsberg supported and admired those who followed in his footsteps
The Harris secrecy assessment
How secretive would a Harris administration be? Her time in the Senate provides insights on ways she could shape secrecy in the United States as president.
The Trump admin’s new charges against Julian Assange are a fundamental threat to press freedom in the 21st century
The Trump administration’s new charges against WikiLeaks and Julian Assange are the most fundamental threat to press freedom in the 21st century