Press freedom news covering journalist safety, censorship, media law, source protection, and threats to independent reporting worldwide.
This commentary argues that press freedom is essential to democracy and is under severe threat from President Trump's rhetoric and actions, including attacks on journalists and pressure on media corporations. It contends that independent journalism must amplify marginalized voices to hold power accountable.
This commentary argues that the FCC's legal battle with ABC over broadcast regulations could set a landmark precedent for press freedom. It contends that FCC chair Brendan Carr's targeting of talk shows and DEI policies reflects a broader trend of regulatory agencies ceding power to the executive branch, threatening critical speech.
The author, an incarcerated activist, argues that Indiana's ban on media witnessing executions, ostensibly for dignity, actually serves to obstruct government accountability. He cites numerous botched executions to contend that state-sanctioned killing lacks dignity and that public oversight is essential to monitor the state's ultimate power.
This editorial argues that the First Amendment is under threat from both progressives and Republicans, citing examples of censorship pressure. It endorses the bipartisan JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Cruz and Wyden, which would create a cause of action against federal officials who coerce private entities into suppressing speech, and urges Congress to pass it.
This commentary argues that a secretive court case in Queensland involving a high-profile man raises concerns about open justice and media freedom. It contends that non-publication orders and restrictive bail conditions may be used to protect powerful individuals from public scrutiny, questioning the fairness of the legal process.