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Misconduct in the James Comey Case Stemmed From a Reckless Rush To Indict Him
A magistrate judge says the government’s missteps may warrant dismissal of the charges against the former FBI director.
Federal Prosecutors Flesh Out Their Case Against James Comey. It Still Looks Shaky.
The government posits that the former FBI director tried to conceal his interactions with a friend who was publicly described as "a longtime confidant" and an "unofficial media surrogate."
Pentagon's Foolish Press Policy Might Encourage Tougher Journalism
The military establishment’s efforts to quash leaks could encourage them instead.
Police Target Dozens of Reporters During L.A. Anti-ICE Protests
Press freedom groups say they're alarmed by the dozens of clearly identified cases of reporters being targeted by police during the protests.
Brown University Targets Student Journalist for Emailing Administrators
Brown is violating its code of conduct, which guarantees community members’ right to petition the university.
Trump's War on the Press
The president is arguing in court that journalism he doesn't like is "election interference" that constitutes consumer fraud.
The FCC's Show Trial Against CBS Is a Political Power Play
The commission’s partisan “news distortion” probe is trampling the First Amendment to pressure the press.
Judge Orders Newspaper To Delete Editorial Critical of City Government
After a lawsuit from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, the city backed down. But it's still part of a worrying trend.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Released From Russian Captivity
Gershkovich was released Thursday in an elaborate prisoner swap involving two dozen prisoners from at least six countries.
AI's Cozy Crony Capitalism
Regulating artificial intelligence presents a "Baptists and bootleggers" problem.
Americans Favor Freedom of the Press, Sort Of
Half the country says suppressing “false information” is more important than press freedom.
NPR's Uri Berliner Has Shown That DEI Is About Punishing Heresy
The long-time public radio editor's resignation proves he was right all along.
How FDR Emasculated the Black Press in World War II
Instead of indulging in politically risky sedition prosecutions of the black press, the government relied on indirect methods of behind-the-scenes manipulation and intimidation.
Reporters Convicted of 'Trespass' for Doing Their Jobs
The guilty verdict came the same day the Justice Department blasted Minneapolis for harassing the press.
A New Federal Press Shield Bill Falters Just Before the Finish Line in Congress
A law to protect people engaged in journalism from having to reveal sources gets blocked by Sen. Tom Cotton.
'Real' Journalists Recognize That Prosecuting Julian Assange Poses a Grave Threat to Freedom of the Press
The Justice Department’s discretion is the only thing that protects them from a similar fate.
The Press Idolizes Politicians. Instead, It Needs To Hold Them Accountable.
Newspapers deserve a great deal of credit for the expansion of freedom over the past 200 years. But the media have lost credibility.
What Happens When Reporters Are Barred From the Story
Their articles do not, in fact, get more accurate.
Julian Assange's Case Is a Frightening Omen for Press Freedom
World journalists have been quicker than Americans to see danger in prosecuting the Wikileaks founder.
Florida Officials Use a Victim's Rights Law To Stop a Newspaper from Printing Deputies' Names
They shot and killed a man they were trying to evict. Doesn’t the public have the right to know who they are?
FBI Raid of James O'Keefe's House Is a Blow to Press Freedom
Plus: Consumer prices surge, a Virginia school district talks openly about burning books, and more...
Hong Kong's Free Press Is Dying
After Chinese authorities conducted newsroom raids and arrested top editors, pro-democracy publication Apple Daily realized it could no longer safely operate.
U.K. Judge Rejects Assange Extradition, but It's No Win for Freedom of the Press
The fear that harsh federal jail conditions will lead to Assange’s suicide is the only reason he won’t face espionage charges in the U.S.
Can We Trust China's Claims That It's Winning the War on Coronavirus?
When the state controls the media and foreign reporters are banned, outsiders should be wary of information they’re getting from inside China.
Trump Press Secretary Sarah Sanders Is Leaving the White House
The embattled press secretary will return to Arkansas, according to President Donald Trump.
Sacramento Police Detain Reporter Covering Stephon Clark Protests, Tie Hands Behind His Back
Police allegedly shoved a photographer to the ground with a baton as well.
Did Saudi Arabia Murder This Expat Journalist for Criticizing the Government?
Jamal Khashoggi visited the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last week. He hasn't been seen since.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Bans Reporters From Public Town Halls
If she wants to serve in Congress, she'd better get used to being hounded by the press.
Malaysia Ditches Terrible Fake News Law
Disseminating fake news was punishable by up to six years behind bars.
The End of Free Speech
In 2017, the left eats its own and the right shows its true colors.
FDR's War Against the Press
Franklin Roosevelt had his own Breitbart, and radio was his Twitter.
