Archive for free press

House Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Journalist Evan Gershkovich
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House Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Journalist Evan Gershkovich

On June 13, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution calling for Russia to immediately release wrongfully detained journalist Evan Gershkovich ... Read More
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
Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC
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Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC

The Supreme Court strengthens protections for trademark owners. Justices demonstrate that creative media does not receive preferential treatment in trademark use. Decided on June 8, ... 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
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
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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
Alliance Weighs in on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections
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Alliance Weighs in on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections

The Alliance supports safeguarding anti-SLAPP laws that provide critical protections to journalists and news publishers against meritless lawsuits ... Read More