Local Journalist Heroes: Gustavo Castro H.
"Beyond feeling like a means of communication, our approach is to make [our readers] feel that we are a responsible ally.” More
House Passes World Press Freedom Day Resolution
"The United States should fight against threats to free expression worldwide for the safety of journalists and the health of democratic society." More
New York State Senate Resolution Affirms Centrality of Press Freedom to Our Democracy
“In leading the way for other state and local leaders to support press freedom through legislative action, the New York Senate has underscored the essential role of journalism in… More
DARE: For World Press Freedom Day, a Bipartisan Call to Protect Journalists
Bipartisan groups of representatives in the U.S. Congress introduce resolutions marking World Press Freedom Day, and affirming the centrality of press... More
PEN America Mobilizes Members and Allies Across the United States to Mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3
“Press freedom can sometimes seem like an abstract concept or a distant problem, but the consequences of its erosion affect every single person’s life, from the air we breathe… More
Congressional Resolutions Marking World Press Freedom Day Reaffirm the Centrality of a Free Press to Democracy
“It is more important than ever before that public officials in America speak up for the press, as the threats against journalists on every continent are mounting day by… More
DARE: Free Media Essential for Democracy: UN Chief on World Press Freedom Day
Free media are essential for democracy, says UN chief, urging for transparent and reliable information ahead of World Press Freedom Day on May 3... More
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At Fox News, two top news executives involved in the channel’s election night decision to call Arizona for Democrat Joe Biden are out. https://bit.ly/35Y0Oy2
CNN’s Daniel Dale says it is “telling” that in four years of reporting on Trump’s falsehoods, no one from the White House ever tried to get him to reverse a finding of inaccuracy. https://cnn.it/3iwuiIL
Journalists reflect on President Trump’s record of lies, including the Washington Post fact checker’s tally of more than 30,500 false or misleading claims made public during his term. https://abcn.ws/3sK3dpW