The enduring press freedom legacy of Max Frankel
Public records are for the public
Featured Issues
-
Reform Government Secrecy
The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
More on the Issue -
Stop Arresting Journalists
Too often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
More on the Issue -
Protect Journalism Online
Efforts to undermine First Amendment rights on the internet and to censor online content are a fundamental threat to the free press.
More on the Issue
Secrecy news
Explore the latest
Tech giants must protect reporter-source privacy in leak cases
Leak investigations are back. Here’s what tech companies can do to defend freedom of the press
Reddit asks, we answer: Q&A on DOGE, Musk, and government secrecy
Despite a judge ruling DOGE is “likely covered” by FOIA, it’s not a guarantee its records will soon see the light of day
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
Florida wants journalists to self-censor
Plus: Indiana authorities must drop charges against photojournalist
Florida lawmakers want online news outlets to self-censor
Supposedly pro-tort reform legislature invites frivolous lawsuits against the press
Celebrate the truth. Don’t weaken Texas anti-SLAPP law
Speaking the truth shouldn’t subject you to drummed-up lawsuits, endless legal proceedings, and potentially bankrupting legal fees, journalist Charles Ornstein told us
Prosecution of Indiana journalist furthers national anti-press climate
Journalists must be allowed to cover protests and their aftermath
Don’t break Texas anti-SLAPP law
Plus: Will Democrats make it so expensive to run a social media platform that only those loyal to Trump can stay in business?
‘Fox & Friends’ no friends to free press
Recent comments by ‘Fox & Friends’ co-hosts that police should ‘go after’ a journalist for reporting the news are as shortsighted as they are wrong
Hands off Texas anti-SLAPP law
We asked a SLAPP defendant and her lawyer to explain how proposed changes to Texas law could harm consumers and free speech
