Five years after Assange’s UK imprisonment, his prosecution still threatens press freedom
Espionage Act charges against Assange would criminalize journalism, no matter how often the government calls him a hacker
FPF explains the importance of the PRESS Act
Bipartisan bill would protect journalist-source confidentiality and put a stop to government surveillance of reporters
Why political rivals can and should come together for press freedom
It takes courage for politicians likely to be criticized by journalists to nonetheless stand up for their constitutional rights
Harsh punishments for leakers undermine public-interest journalism
The maximum sentence imposed on the ex-IRS contractor who leaked Trump’s tax returns to the press sends a chilling message to other would-be whistleblowers
Frequently asked questions about the PRESS Act
The bill to protect journalist-source confidentiality that passed the House last week is the most important press freedom bill in modern times
Bills threaten encrypted platforms used by journalists
Three bills in Congress would undermine end-to-end encryption, endangering secure communication for reporters and sources
Prosecuting Assange threatens press freedom. US officials should not need the Australians to explain that to them
Our government should have heeded calls to drop charges against Assange long ago. It’s embarrassing that foreigners have to remind us of our constitutional principles
Source protection must survive journalist’s death
The Nevada Supreme Court should bar the search of murdered reporter’s devices
Data broker loophole threatens journalists and whistleblowers
Congress should stop law enforcement and intelligence agencies from buying their way around the Fourth Amendment
Stop distorting Daniel Ellsberg's legacy to disparage other whistleblowers
Ellsberg supported and admired those who followed in his footsteps