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An Assault From Obama’s Escalating War on Journalism
The Freedom of the Press Foundation calls the government's effort to force the New York Times' James Risen to reveal a source one of the most significant press freedom …
The Rights of Journalists in Decline Around the Globe
While the name makes it seem like a great idea, in reality the Journalist Shield Law poses a threat to free journalism in the States.
Debating Secrecy Vs. a Free Press
The US government's campaign against “leakers” has pushed together some odd media bedfellows, with representatives of the mainstream news media joining with more active players who help disseminate government …
A Free and Open Internet: The Latest From the Frontlines
The proposed, new FCC rules for Net Neutrality were generally seen by consumers as a step in the right direction. But media reform advocates were concerned that it didn't …
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US Plummets in Global Press Freedom Rankings
According to a new report from Reporters Without Borders, there was a profound erosion of press freedom in the United States in 2013.
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The Administration Versus James Risen
If the Fourth Circuit Court ruling that a subpoena for Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter James Risen's testimony about a source for his book is upheld,
Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Free Press, Michael Winship sat down with journalist and author Craig Aaron, who in 2011 became the organization's president and CEO.
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Chris Hedges | The Revolutionaries in Our Midst
Freedom of the press and legal protection for those who expose government abuses and lies have been obliterated by the corporate state.
Unconstitutional Searches and an Unaccountable Government
The U.S. border may be the next battleground for press freedom.
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Sen. Feinstein Wants to Strip Independent Journalists’ Rights
Freedom of the press may be one of the founding principles of the United States, but Senator Dianne Feinstein is on a mission to limit these powers.