Saying Goodbye to the Newseum, but Not the Press
While the Newseum may have closed its doors to the public, journalism and a free press still and should remain essential parts of American democracy.
Tag Archives: free press
NYT Criticized For Burying Lede About New Kavanaugh Allegations
Updated: September 16, 2019 MediaFile has updated this article to reflect an editor’s note The New York Times published on Sunday evening, which included important information about the allegations made by Max Stier. The New York Times came under fire on Saturday for its mishandling
CNN and Acosta Sue the White House
What does CNN’s lawsuit against the White House mean for press freedom in America?
The President’s Dangerous Pattern of Pitting the Press Against the Justice System
President Trump’s tendency to pit the media against the justice system is dangerous to our democracy.
Press Bosses: How Congolese Politicians Benefit from the Country’s Media Crackdown
On July 8, 2018, the National Union of the Congolese Press (UNPC) announced they had been contacted by two local reporters who claimed to have been unlawfully held by security forces. In their statement to the press, the UNPC explained that Ronelly Ntibonera and Ghislain
Sinclair Says “Must-Runs” are Normal, Industry Experts Disagree
Are Sinclair’s controversial “must-runs” really an industry standard?
U.S. Diplomat’s Criticism Leads to Questions on Hungary’s Press Freedom
American diplomats in Turkey have talked press freedom, and have gotten an earful in response.
Are Limits on Capitol Hill Hallway Interviews an Attack on the Press?
Earlier this week, the Senate Rules Committee moved to restrict press access to senators on Capitol Hill. The new rule stated that any on-camera interviews taking place on the Hill would require permission from the senator in question, the Senate Rules Committee, the Senate sergeant
#Resist: A Social Media Sphere for a Changing Political Climate
A large and seemingly instantaneous protest movement has risen in cities across the nation – including all ages, genders, creeds, and spanning the political spectrum. But how do these protests start, and where does the mass organization come from? The protests occurring almost every day
Fight for your Rights: Student Press Under Attack
Student media across the nation as been feeling the censorship heat – according to a new study.