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Lawsuit against US Agency for Global Media leadership would bolster editorial independence at international broadcasters
The ‘firewall’ separating politics from the newsroom is central to government funded broadcasters, and why the lawsuit’s success is essential.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendmentview more
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Reporters Committee, Fundamedios condemn press freedom violations at protests during Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing
"Attacking and arresting journalists simply for reporting the news is not acceptable in a free society," said RCFP's Sarah Matthews.view more
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Ian Kalish joins Reporters Committee as University of Virginia First Amendment Clinic legal fellow
Ian will help develop cases for the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.By Emily GarciaCategorized in Announcementsview more
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Lawmakers voice concerns about politicization of Voice of America, other international broadcasters
Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defied a subpoena to appear before a House committee.view more
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Amid Black Lives Matter protests, a crushing moment for journalists facing record attacks, arrests at the hands of law enforcement
Police aggressions against journalists covering the protests have proved to be an inflection point for violence against the news media.view more
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Reports of visa non-renewals at Voice of America again raise concerns over editorial independence
Efforts to interfere with the work of journalists at Voice of America, other broadcasters could trigger basic First Amendment protections.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendmentview more
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In letter to New York officials, Reporters Committee denounces police attacks against journalists
The letter urges the mayor, police commissioner to implement measures to protect reporters covering protests.view more
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Reporters Committee letter to Minnesota officials demands end to police attacks against journalists
Over 100 media and press freedom organizations signed on to the Reporters Committee’s letter to Minnesota officials.view more
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Reporters Committee tracks curfew orders in wake of nationwide protests
As local, state officials clamp down on protests, RCFP is monitoring if curfews include carve-outs for the media.view more
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Fox News lawsuit would strip First Amendment protection from cable news and the internet
The plaintiff suing Fox is misstating the law in a way that would impair speech, press protections for everyone.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendmentview more