Archive for freedom

World Press Freedom Day: Press Freedom is a Work in Progress
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World Press Freedom Day: Press Freedom is a Work in Progress

On this World Press Freedom Day, the News/Media Alliance pays tribute to all journalists in recognition of their vital service to their communities ... Read More
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News/Media Alliance Joins Organizations Calling on Administration to Prioritize Reporters Taken Hostage

On April 14, the News/Media Alliance joined 25 other organizations, on a letter led by the National Press Club and National Press Club Journalism Institute, ... Read More
Study Finds Continued Attacks on Journalists
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Study Finds Continued Attacks on Journalists

On May 5, the Radio Television Digital News Association with the Newhouse School at Syracuse University released the first report of a study finding more ... Read More
Secretary of State Addresses Violence Against the Press
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Secretary of State Addresses Violence Against the Press

On May 3, Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a briefing on the state of world press freedom. During the meeting, he told specific stories of assaults on the ... Read More
Alliance Condemns Sheriff Retaliating Against Journalists
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Alliance Condemns Sheriff Retaliating Against Journalists

On April 28, the Alliance signed on to a letter by the Reporters Committee condemning a Los Angeles Sheriff for threatening a journalist ... Read More
Alliance Joins Letter Opposing Prohibition on Recording Police
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Alliance Joins Letter Opposing Prohibition on Recording Police

On February 18, the Alliance signed onto a letter by the National Press Photographers Association opposing Arizona HB 2319 ... Read More
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Alliance Signs Onto Letter Urging Congress to Withdraw Subpoena for Photojournalists’ Records

On December 22, the Alliance signed on to a letter by the Reporters Committee to the congressional committee investigating the January 6th attack on the ... Read More
Barbara Wall to Receive William J. Brennan, Jr. Defense of Freedom Award
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Barbara Wall to Receive William J. Brennan, Jr. Defense of Freedom Award

The Media Law Resource Center (MLRC), at its Annual Dinner on November 10, will present its William J. Brennan, Jr. Defense of Freedom Award to ... Read More
Statement: 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov
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Statement: 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov

Journalists Maria Ressa, CEO of Philippine digital media outlet Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, founder and head of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, have been ... Read More
Senators Urge DOJ to Protect Journalists
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Senators Urge DOJ to Protect Journalists

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today sent a letter to Attorney General ... Read More