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Press freedom is a prerequisite for informed public participation in democracy. Restricting press credentials, retaliating against outlets, weakening FOIA, or using FCC licensing as political leverage degrades the fourth estate's watchdog function over government power.
A press the government can punish reports what the government prefers — under every administration. Why this matters →
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Week Archive#38 weeks with narratives
- Week of Aug 3, 2026Notable departure from norms
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