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Sidney Herald Exposes the Truth Through Open Records Requests
Challenging authority to ensure an informed and engaged citizenry is the bedrock of the journalistic profession. For Sidney Herald editor Amy Efta, that task came ... Read More
News Literacy Project’s Newsroom to Classroom Not Just for Middle Schoolers
I had a writing class that turned into a heated discussion about how we categorized “fake news.” No matter how many articles we read — ... Read More
Maryland Stands Up for a Free Press, Honors the Capital Gazette Shooting Victims
June 28 will always be a hard day for any journalist – that was the day, exactly one year ago, that five newsroom staffers were ... Read More
Statement: Fallen Journalists Memorial
The News Media Alliance applauds Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Reps. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) for introducing the ... Read More
CEO Statement: Indictment of Julian Assange
Regardless of whether or not Julian Assange is a “journalist,” the May 23 indictment of Assange crosses a clear constitutional line. In the 102-year history of ... Read More
CEO Column: Press Access Is Essential to Democracy
With the release of our newest ad last week, we — along with our Support Real News partners — are responding to recent attacks on the ... Read More
Online Platforms Challenge Free Speech Through Editorial Decisions
At a time when the First Amendment is being tested and questioned – perhaps more than ever before – it is important that we reflect ... Read More
Is It Finally Time For A Federal Shield Law?
While a federal shield law would not supersede state laws, protection on the federal level would send a clear message about the importance of preserving ... Read More
Congressman Cicilline to Introduce Anti-Trust Safe Harbor Bill
Today, the News Media Alliance – representing almost 2,000 news organizations – again called on Congress to allow publishers to negotiate collectively with dominant online ... Read More
How To: Develop a Digital-First Strategy
I get most of my news from my iPhone. I still subscribe to print newspapers, but in a 24/7 news cycle, I almost never get ... Read More
