Site Approved for Fallen Journalists Memorial
In 2020, Congress approved the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, and the bill was signed into law, allowing plans to go ahead to create a memorial dedicated to all journalists who have died while reporting the news and in recognition of ... Read More
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
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
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 ... Read More
