SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

How Congress crushed free speech in 2024

Press freedom hit an all-time low and legislative assaults on media are a key driver of the downward spiral

Salon · Dec 3, 2024

How the FISA Reauthorization Bill Could Force Maintenance Workers and Custodians To Become Government Spies

"This bill would basically allow the government to institute a spy draft," warns head of the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

Reason · Apr 19, 2024

The ‘unprecedented’ death toll among Gaza’s journalists

Israel’s assault on Hamas has led to the deaths of dozens of journalists in Gaza. Press freedom groups fear ‘reckless’ allegations against reporters covering the crisis will put more at risk, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Press freedom groups blast police raid of Kansas newspaper office: ‘Everyone involved should be ashamed’

The paper condemned ‘Gestapo’ tactics after a police raid targeted journalists who investigated a local restaurant owner and police chief. The following day, the co-owner collapsed and died. Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Florida GOP wants to "censor dissent"

"DeSantis continues to make clear his disdain for freedom of speech," First Amendment advocate says

Salon · Feb 21, 2023

To protect journalists from government harassment, PRESS Act is now on Senate’s fast track

It’s critical that we protect this pillar of our democracy. I support the PRESS Act and have cleared it for fast-track consideration on the Senate “hotline.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022