Public Policy

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The News/Media Alliance diligently advocates on the pressing issues affecting today’s news and magazine media organizations, including monetization by the tech platforms. As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital, it is critical that publishers find ways to monetize digital content and be fairly compensated for use of their digital content, including in search engines and for advertising sold against that content. The Alliance strongly supports legislation that would allow news publishers to collectively negotiate with the platforms for this purpose.

The Alliance also advocates for state and federal public policies that allow media publishers to deliver trusted and valued content to readers and to generate jobs and growth for the national and local economies, including technology policy and advancements, postal rates, journalist protection and free press issues, and other important issues that matter most to you.

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Staff / May 8, 2023

News/Media Alliance Joins Over 45 Organizations Calling for Charges to be Dropped Against Two North Carolina Journalists

On May 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined 46 other organizations in a letter calling for the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Officials to drop all charges against two journalists arising from their arrest in December 2021 … Read More

Staff / May 4, 2023

For World Press Freedom Day Bi-Partisan Bicameral Resolution Highlights Importance of the Free Press

On May 2nd, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA-30) introduced a bi-partisan resolution in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs highlighting the importance of the free press and condemning threats against members of the press … Read More

Staff / May 3, 2023

Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Introduction of Journalist Protection Act

On World Press Freedom Day, Sens. Menendez and Blumenthal and Rep. Swalwell introduced the Journalist Protection Act in the House and Senate. The bill would strengthen protections for journalists by making intentionally harming or intimidating a working journalist a federal crime … Read More

Georgi-Ann Clarke / May 3, 2023

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

Today is the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the journalists and reporters who strive to keep us informed and connected to the world … Read More

Staff / April 28, 2023

Alliance Joins Brief Advocating for Access to Historical Police Internal Affairs Records

On April 27, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division, concerning access to police internal affairs records under the common law right of access in New Jersey … Read More

Staff / April 28, 2023

Alliance Joins Brief Arguing New York’s Anti-SLAPP Law was Properly Applied to Protect Journalist

On April 21, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department, concerning the application of New York’s amended anti-SLAPP law … Read More

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