freedom of the press
Coverage of freedom of the press in the Nexus archive.
- Britain spurns the Harry and Meghan pity party — and strikes a blow for freedom
Britain rejects Harry and Meghan's perceived pity party, framing it as a victory for press freedom and a defeat for celebrity narcissism. The article highlights a court case involving Prince Harry as a significant moment for media rights.
- America needs to embrace new ways to support freedom of the press
The article emphasizes the need for new methods to support press freedom in America and expresses hope that Xavier Becerra, if elected California governor, will lead by example in advocating for this cause.
- The Just Security Podcast: Reporting at a Crossroads
Just Security and the Reiss Center on Law and Security hosted a podcast discussion examining challenges facing the press in reporting on national security and foreign policy. The event addressed threats to press freedom from the executive branch, Congress, and media industry, while highlighting the importance of independent journalism for democratic accountability.
- White House journalists’ gala ended like many US events do: with gun violence
The White House correspondents' dinner, focused on press freedom, ended with gun violence, highlighting the prevalence of political violence in American life. The incident underscores how such events often conclude with shootings, disrupting discussions on media and democracy.
- Dan Rather among 200 journalists demanding Trump be called out at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Over 200 journalists, including Dan Rather, signed an open letter urging the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) to confront President Donald Trump at the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner, citing his systematic attacks on press freedom. The letter highlights Trump's retaliatory actions against the media, including access bans, lawsuits, and verbal assaults, and demands the WHCA condemn his behavior during the event.