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News orgs urge Orange County schools to change policy that ‘chills First Amendment-protected speech’

Activist Alert

“The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.” ― bell hooks, author … Continue reading →

MCPS student journalists concerned about possible censorship

“Now more than ever.” That’s the battle cry of student journalists in Montgomery County Public Schools over an official memo they said they view as an attempt at censorship....

Brian Fraley: Wisconsin forged a fortress for press freedom in 1848. We are still fighting to keep it open

Wisconsin entered statehood with one of the strongest free expression guarantees in the nation. Article I, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution declared that every person may fr...

Independent Journalist's Lawsuit Against West Texas County Can Go Forward, Recommends Magistrate Judge

The case is mostly about photography restrictions and false arrest, but the plaintiffs also allegedly "discussed playing Disney music during public meetings to prevent Flash—throug...

Activist Alert

“Free speech not only lives, it rocks!” ― Oprah Winfrey • D is for Democracy Protest, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, June 6, Harlow Road … Continue reading →

In the Public Interest

We look at the Trump administration’s attempts to pressure news organizations.

Editorial: Catholic support for press freedoms must be unwavering

Catholics need to speak up for press freedom. As Jesuit Fr. John Courtney Murray put it in 1963: "The freedom of the press to inform is nothing really but the other side of the rig...

Newsrooms Sue Leaders of Penn State Trustees Over ‘Gag Policy’

Spotlight PA and two other news organizations are suing leaders of the Penn State Board of Trustees in federal court, accusing them of violating the First Amendment by controlling...

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as ‘unprecedented’ threat to press freedom

(AP) — Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe to the issue of subpoenas to five New York Times journalists who...

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.

Lawfare Against The Press: A North Carolina Case That Should Concern Everyone Who Values Free Speech

Guest Post by The American Rights Alliance When powerful people dislike what is written about them, they have two ways to respond. The post Lawfare Against The Press: A North Carol...

Lawsuit seeks to protect Stars and Stripes from Hegseth’s control

A lawsuit filed against the Pentagon seeks to reverse its takeover of Stars and Stripes, the news organization that provided independent news coverage for the U.S. military since 1...

The Fight for a Free Press Also Turns 250

Long before a single shot was fired at Lexington or Concord, a revolution was already underway. It was waged with ink rather than arms. As America prepares to mark the 250th annive...

Federal Judge Halts Pentagon Escort Policy for New York Times Reporters

A federal judge in Washington has preliminarily blocked the Defense Department from forcing New York Times reporters to be accompanied by escorts while they pursue their challenge...

Activist Alert

“Your freedom of speech is freedom or death, we got to fight the powers that be!” ― Chuck D, rapper, Public Enemy • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org … Continue reading →

Friends in Action

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ABC Asks Viewers To Defend the Network Against the FCC

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is targeting the Disney-owned broadcaster with two different government enforcement actions.

Media leadership unity in defying Trump’s assault on free speech: standing tall against historic comparisons

Jeff Sonnenfeld leads a group including Jeff Bewkes, Kay Koplovitz and Tom Glocer in congratulating media leaders for their remarkable unity.

The New York Times Sues Pentagon Over 'Retaliatory' Escort Requirement

The Pentagon instituted its new press rules in the fall, prompting a months-long legal battle over the First Amendment.

EDITORIAL: Protecting the First Amendment

Bipartisan bill on “jawboning” deserves support.

Abusive lawsuits threatening press freedom & democracy – GJA fights back, suggests reforms

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced plans to champion legal reforms to protect journalists from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), warning...

Federal Judge Halts Pentagon Escort Policy for New York Times Reporters

A federal judge in Washington has preliminarily blocked the Defense Department from forcing New York Times reporters to be accompanied by escorts while they pursue their challenge...

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Fight for Press Freedom—Until Trump Fires Her

President Trump probably can’t get rid of her yet, but FCC commissioner Anna Gomez still checks her email every day to see if he has. Until then, she wants to stand up for the Firs...