First Amendment Issues

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  Attorney General nominee won’t rule out jailing journalists for doing their jobs

  January 16, 2019 11:00

  Journalists must be able to protect themselves and their sources. Read More

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  The News Media for Open Government Coalition Announces an Open Government and Free Press Agenda for the 116th United States Congress

  January 10, 2019 04:00

  Coalition releases plans to work toward FOIA improvements. Read More

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  Interior Dept. issues restrictive open records regulations during holidays, shutdown

  January 8, 2019 11:00

  Department in effect creating ominous, draconian version of “Take Out The Trash Day" Read More

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  2018 in journalism: The bad, the ugly and the good

  December 26, 2018 12:00

  Challenges and signs of hope for 2019. Read More

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  RTDNA Applauds U.S. Senate for Press Freedom Resolution

  November 29, 2018 03:00

  A much-needed affirmation of the importance of the First Amendment and press freedom. Read More

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  In a year fraught with ‘fake news’ and other problems, there’s much to be thankful for

  November 22, 2018 11:00

  News doesn't take a holiday, but we can pause for thanks. Read More

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  RTDNA applauds ruling in CNN v Trump, et al.

  November 16, 2018 10:34

  Today's ruling upholds fundamental tenets of our Constitution. Read More

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  RTDNA supports CNN lawsuit concerning revocation of White House press credentials

  November 13, 2018 10:49

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  Can we please get back to normal?

  November 7, 2018 01:30

  What the aftermath of the midterms means for journalism. Read More

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  An open letter to journalists following today's terrorist incidents

  October 24, 2018 04:00

  Don’t succumb to intimidation and fear. Watch your backs, but don’t back down. Read More