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New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha
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New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha

 On June 13, the New York Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Gottwald v. Sebert that Gottwald (aka, Dr. Luke) is a limited ... Read More
News/Media Alliance Joins Brief Arguing Persistent Pole Camera Surveillance Violates First Amendment
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News/Media Alliance Joins Brief Arguing Persistent Pole Camera Surveillance Violates First Amendment

On May 10, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, where the issue is whether ... Read More
Clock Runs Out on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections
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Clock Runs Out on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections

After months of advocacy from a coalition of groups in Texas and nationally, including the News/Media Alliance, the Texas legislative session ended on May 29 ... Read More
Site Approved for Fallen Journalists Memorial
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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 ... Read More
News/Media Alliance Joins Over 45 Organizations Calling for Charges to be Dropped Against Two North Carolina Journalists
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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 ... Read More
For World Press Freedom Day Bi-Partisan Bicameral Resolution Highlights Importance of the Free Press
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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 ... Read More
Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Introduction of Journalist Protection Act
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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 ... Read More
Celebrating World Press Freedom Day
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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 ... Read More
Alliance Joins Brief Advocating for Access to Historical Police Internal Affairs Records
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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 ... 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