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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Record number of violations mar first two months of year

Published

February 26, 2026

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
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

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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
Broken cameras, lost wages

Published

January 10, 2023

Written by

Kio Herrera
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
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