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Published on 13:40 GMT

Concerned about press freedom? Here are some things you can do about it.

Freedom of the press in the United States is legally protected by the First Amendment, which famously declares: “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” Nearly three-quarters U.S. adults say press freedom is extremely …

Source: Poynter - Neutral
Published on 14:50 GMT

Journalist Dilwar Hussain’s arrest: Clash between press freedom and legal action

The recent arrest of journalist and practicing lawyer Dilwar Hussain Mozumder has sparked a heated debate in Assam over press freedom, the treatment of media professionals and the very definition of who qualifies as a journalist. Mozumder, associated with …

Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left
Published on 07:38 GMT

Report Highlights Rising Threats to Press Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Nigeria

In their latest Media Environment in Nigeria (MEiN) report, the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has called for stronger protections for press freedom and journalists’ safety. CEMESO’s Executive Director, Akin Akingbulu, expressed concern over the …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
Published on 07:42 GMT

Senegal’s economic turmoil forces TV stations off air, raising press freedom concerns

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on 02:23 GMT

CEMESO restates need to protect press freedom, guarantee journalists’ safety

1 hour ago Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have announced plans to protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the Cybercrime Act allegedly used by the police to “hunt activists,journalistsand social media influencers.” 1 hour ago …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on 10:50 GMT

Toby Mendel: The intention of the law of Freedom of Media is very positive

At the request of the government, Canadian lawyer Toby Mendel, Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Democracy, was appointed by UNESCO to evaluate the revised draft of Mongolia’s Law on Freedom of the Press and Media. He provided a total of 46 …

Source: Gogo Mongolia - Uncategorized
Published on 15:04 GMT

Government Launches to Anti-Fake News Campaign, Opponents Fear Suppression of Freedom of Expression

The Information Ministry has launched a campaign to combat fake news, which it claims is rampant and is eroding public trust in the government, and destabilizing social security. Civil society groups and opposition parties are concerned that the campaign …

Source: CamboJA News - Neutral
Published on 07:26 GMT

The dismantling of a free press

Journalism is the only profession legally protected by the United States Constitution. The founding fathers believed the press to be so intrinsically important to our democracy that it is mentioned by name in the First Amendment. The current government, …

Source: Daily Trojan - California - Left-wing
Published on 15:32 GMT

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Abandons Freedom Caucus in Explosive Exit Over Proxy Voting Clash

Credit: Gage Skidmore / Flickr Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), a rising star in the MAGA wing of the Republican Party, has dramatically resigned from the House Freedom Caucus, accusing her former allies of betrayal, blackmail, and abandoning …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on 10:55 GMT

New era, familiar fight: Black Press prepares for tariff impacts

Black media outlets across the country are preparing for what could be a new era of financial and editorial strain that will put survival to the test in the upcoming years. With an ideological backlash against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) …

Source: Defender Network - Texas - Neutral