Free Press Focus
The Alliance has long advocated for First Amendment protections and for an open and transparent government. Journalists serve a valuable role in providing reliable and truthful information to the public and provide exceptional content that meets the highest journalistic standards. Lawmakers must recognize and protect the fundamental rights of free speech and freedom of the press.
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![World Press Freedom Day: Press Freedom is a Work in Progress](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
World Press Freedom Day: Press Freedom is a Work in Progress
![News/Media Alliance Joins Broad Coalition in Joint Statement Calling for Texas Authorities to Drop Charges Against Journalist](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
News/Media Alliance Joins Broad Coalition in Joint Statement Calling for Texas Authorities to Drop Charges Against Journalist
![Maine Enacts Stronger Anti-SLAPP Law](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Maine Enacts Stronger Anti-SLAPP Law
![News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of U.S. News & World Report Seeking Injunction Against Intrusive Government Subpoenas](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of U.S. News & World Report Seeking Injunction Against Intrusive Government Subpoenas
![News/Media Alliance Joins Comments in Response to Proposed Amendments to New York City Press Credential Rules](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
News/Media Alliance Joins Comments in Response to Proposed Amendments to New York City Press Credential Rules
![News/Media Alliance Joins Brief Defending First Amendment Editorial Rights of Documentarians](https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)