Archive for press freedom
Statement: Alliance Commemorates Maryland Freedom of the Press Day
One year ago, on June 28, 2018, the lives of five newsroom employees from The Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, were senselessly taken by gun ... 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
Legislation Introduced Would Make it a Crime to Assault or Intimidate Journalists
In our current polarized society, journalists have experienced threats, intimidation and, in some cases, physical attacks as they attempt to gather and report the news ... Read More
CEO Statement: Introduction of the Journalist Protection Act
The News Media Alliance applauds Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) for bicameral introduction the Journalist Protection Act ... 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
Statement: CNN Lawsuit to Restore White House Journalist’s Press Credentials
The News Media Alliance stands in full support of CNN’s defense of its First Amendment rights. We need quality journalism – now more than ever ... Read More
Honoring Our Colleagues on World Press Freedom Day
Around the world, journalists put themselves in danger every day to deliver the news and inform the public. Some of those reporters work in deadly ... Read More
Press Freedom Tracker Counts U.S. Violations
The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a new platform counting violations of press freedom ... Read More
News Media Alliance Condemns Sessions’ Statements on Media Subpoenas
Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a press conference that the Department of Justice was "reviewing policies affecting media subpoenas.” He went on to ... Read More
New Website to Track Press Freedom Violations in United States
The News Media Alliance joined more than 20 press freedom organizations announcing the launch today of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a new nonpartisan website ... Read More
