First Amendment Issues

• Journalism groups urge Congress to address communication between journalists and federal agencies

  November 6, 2019 12:00

  Prohibiting federal workers from speaking to journalists is effectively censorship. Read More

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  Without free speech, local communities would suffer

  October 23, 2019 11:00

  Journalism with impact protects communities' rights. Read More

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  Infographic: Voice of the First Amendment Task Force

  September 5, 2019 05:00

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  Coalition fights proposed Environmental Protection Agency FOIA restrictions

  July 16, 2019 11:00

  RTDNA joins 38-organization coalition to protest EPA FOIA proposal. Read More

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  RTDNA supports Illinois journalists protesting state’s attorney’s outrageous media policy

  June 20, 2019 11:00

  State attorney demands interview questions in advance. Read More

• RTDNA opposes proposed New York law restricting medical news coverage

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  Two First Amendment victories in Florida

  May 28, 2019 11:00

  The sun is shining a little brighter in the Sunshine State. Read More

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  RTDNA condemns raids on San Francisco freelance journalist’s home, newsroom

  May 13, 2019 04:30

  Raids are an unacceptable overreach by the San Francisco Police Department. Read More

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  World Press Freedom Day 2019 Resolution

  May 3, 2019 10:30

  Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation Read More

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  RTDNA, more than 100 other groups oppose DHS surveillance of journalists, others

  May 1, 2019 09:00

  Coalition demands DHS cease any retaliatory targeting of journalists, lawyers and activists. Read More