Analysis

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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A troubling picture of press freedom pressures to start 2026

Published

January 29, 2026

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Trump, allies pursue multipronged campaign against the press

Published

January 16, 2026

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
Years after a newsroom raid, a settlement in Kansas

Published

December 1, 2025

Written by

Kirstin McCudden

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Targeting unknown in the gun death of a journalist in Florida

Published

February 28, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
The eyes of Texas (have been moved up a floor)

State reporters in Texas learn their access to senators remains at a distance

Published

January 31, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
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
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
More than a dozen journalists subpoenaed so far this year

Published

July 29, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Journalists assaulted, detained at reproductive rights protests

Published

June 30, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden