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Original analyses on press freedom trends and monthly incident roundups written by U.S. Press Freedom Tracker staff with features on First Amendment issues published by our partner organizations.

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Seven journalists’ deaths and the pursuit of justice

Seven journalists’ deaths and the pursuit of justice: A newsroom shooting and other deadly violence

Published

May 31, 2023

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
Parallels in attacks on journalists, newsrooms across the years

Comparing attacks on journalists and newsrooms across the years and the pursuit of accountability

Published

May 31, 2023

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
It’s about Fox News, sure, but election 2020 subpoenas seek to unravel fraudulent claims

Incidents so far this year as documented by the US Press Freedom Tracker

Published

April 28, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden

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In 2022, 15 journalists arrested; more face charges

While detained, journalists lose their ability to freely cover the story; criminal charges mean journalists face the threat of fines, prison time — or both.

Published

December 20, 2022

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
Tracker wrappings and recommended readings

Curated suggestions for the avid reader and press freedom advocates on your list

Published

November 30, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Journalists and the justice system

Published

October 31, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Charges — and punishments — for J6 rioters who hurt journalists, damaged news equipment

Published

October 21, 2022

Written by

Kio Herrera
Protecting reporter’s privilege, even after death

Published

September 30, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
The Rules of Engagement

Published

August 31, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
There’s no right way to respond to GOP media restrictions. That’s the point.

Published

August 24, 2022

Written by

Jon Allsop
Celebrating 5 years since launch of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

Published

August 2, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden