freedom of the press | News/Media Alliance https://www.newsmediaalliance.org Fri, 16 May 2025 14:06:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 News/Media Alliance Applauds the Reintroduction of the Journalist Protection Act https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/journalist-protection-act-reintroduction/ Tue, 06 May 2025 15:10:24 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=16556

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act in the U.S. House and Senate.]]>

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act in the U.S. House and Senate.]]> News/Media Alliance Supports Journalistic Integrity, Protection of Journalist Sources https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/doj-subpoena-reversal-statement/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:47:20 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=16451

The DOJ Guidelines that were just rolled back shielded media of all types and ideologies, including conservative media who might now be vulnerable to targeting from future administrations. This shared interest is why the PRESS Act, also known as journalist “shield laws,” has had widespread conservative support for years, easily passing in the House last year without objection. ]]>

The DOJ Guidelines that were just rolled back shielded media of all types and ideologies, including conservative media who might now be vulnerable to targeting from future administrations. This shared interest is why the PRESS Act, also known as journalist “shield laws,” has had widespread conservative support for years, easily passing in the House last year without objection. ]]> Iowa Senate Unanimously Passes House File 472, Providing Anti-SLAPP Protections https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/iowa-senate-unanimously-passes-house-file-472/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:24:33 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15789

On Wednesday, April 16th, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed House File 472, which provides anti-SLAPP protections against lawsuits aimed at limiting the constitutional freedoms of speech and press.]]>

On Wednesday, April 16th, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed House File 472, which provides anti-SLAPP protections against lawsuits aimed at limiting the constitutional freedoms of speech and press.]]> News/Media Alliances Joins Amicus Brief in Associated Press v. Budowich https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/news-media-alliances-joins-amicus-brief-in-associated-press-v-budowich/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:21:36 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15730

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]]> Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content. ]]> Sunshine Week Reminds Us That The American People Deserve Transparency https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/sunshine-week-reminds-us-that-the-american-people-deserve-transparency/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:17:35 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15691

This country needs more, not less, transparency, at every level of government. The American people deserve to know what government officials are doing behind the scenes that might impact their lives, and they deserve a free press.]]>

This country needs more, not less, transparency, at every level of government. The American people deserve to know what government officials are doing behind the scenes that might impact their lives, and they deserve a free press.]]> The Value of News https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/the-value-of-news/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:58:59 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?page_id=15575

The Value of News For centuries, citizens have turned to their local news for the latest breaking and investigative news, […]]]>

The Value of News For centuries, citizens have turned to their local news for the latest breaking and investigative news, […]]]> News/Media Alliance Welcomed 17 New Members in 2024 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/news-media-alliance-welcomed-new-members-in-2024/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:10:50 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15555

Arlington, VA – In 2024, the News/Media Alliance welcomed 17 new member organizations from across the country and around the […]]]>

Arlington, VA – In 2024, the News/Media Alliance welcomed 17 new member organizations from across the country and around the […]]]> News/Media Alliance Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Use of “Hushers” During Voir Dire  https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/news-media-alliance-joins-amicus-brief-opposing-use-of-hushers-during-voir-dire/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:15:59 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15487

On November 4, 2024 the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in Valdez v. United States, in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in support of a challenge to the trial court’s use of a “husher."]]>

On November 4, 2024 the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in Valdez v. United States, in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in support of a challenge to the trial court’s use of a “husher."]]> News/Media Alliance Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Expanded Access to Police Personnel Records https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/news-media-alliance-joins-amicus-brief-supporting-expanded-access-to-police-personnel-records/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:59:23 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15485

On November 15, 2024, the News/Media Alliance joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 26 media organizations in an amicus brief in the New York Court of Appeals in NYP Holdings v. NYPD in support of the lower court’s holding that the repeal of New York Civil Rights Law Section 50-a allows for access to police personnel records regardless of when those records were made.]]>

On November 15, 2024, the News/Media Alliance joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 26 media organizations in an amicus brief in the New York Court of Appeals in NYP Holdings v. NYPD in support of the lower court’s holding that the repeal of New York Civil Rights Law Section 50-a allows for access to police personnel records regardless of when those records were made.]]> News/Media Alliance Joins Coalition Letter Calling for Charges Against Journalist Covering Demonstration to be Dropped https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/news-media-alliance-joins-coalition-letter-calling-for-charges-against-journalist-covering-demonstration-to-be-dropped/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:28:48 +0000 https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/?p=15462

On October 22, 2024, the News/Media Alliance joined a coalition of media organizations in a letter, led by Freedom of the Press Foundation, to New York District Attorney Gary Pasqua urging him to drop all charges against Indian Time reporter Isaac White, who was arrested at a land claim demonstration in New York on May 21, 2024.]]>

On October 22, 2024, the News/Media Alliance joined a coalition of media organizations in a letter, led by Freedom of the Press Foundation, to New York District Attorney Gary Pasqua urging him to drop all charges against Indian Time reporter Isaac White, who was arrested at a land claim demonstration in New York on May 21, 2024.]]>