#media-closure
#media-closure

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta and YouTube face legal challenges, but lowering First Amendment protections could harm user speech rights.

22 hours ago

Fact-Checkers Anonymous

Condé Nast illegally fired a union leader from The New Yorker, violating labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

US Elections

fromKqed

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.

#privacy

Privacy technologies

Double Shot of Privacy's Defender in D.C.

Privacy technologies

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

Cindy Cohn's new book, Privacy's Defender, details her 30-year fight against digital surveillance and promotes data security and digital rights.

Privacy technologies

Double Shot of Privacy's Defender in D.C.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

Cindy Cohn's new book, Privacy's Defender, details her 30-year fight against digital surveillance and promotes data security and digital rights.

more#privacy

#journalism

UK politics

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.

UK politics

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.

Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

US politics

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

US politics

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

US politics

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

fromAbove the Law

US politics

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

US politics

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.

fromAbove the Law

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.

more#pam-bondi

#3d-printing

Intellectual property law

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Intellectual property law

DC food

Print Blocking Won't Work - Permission to Print Part 2

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Legislative restrictions on 3D printers threaten innovation and access to technology, imposing unnecessary limitations on users and manufacturers.

DC food

Print Blocking Won't Work - Permission to Print Part 2

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After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.

Law

#trump

fromArs Technica

Non-profit organizations

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

US Elections

Trump Snaps at Reporter: You're a Fresh Person We've Had a Lot of Problems With You'

US politics

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

fromRaw Story

US politics

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

A video mock-up of Trump's presidential library featured an American flag with 56 stars, sparking criticism and speculation about its meaning.

5 days ago

US politics

NBC's Garrett Haake Confronts Karoline Leavitt in Tense Briefing Room Clash: Why is Trump Threatening a Potential War Crime?'

President Trump threatened Iran with military action, raising concerns about potential war crimes against civilian infrastructure.

fromArs Technica

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.

US Elections

Trump Snaps at Reporter: You're a Fresh Person We've Had a Lot of Problems With You'

Trump signed an executive order on mail-in voting and stated Iran doesn't need to make a deal for the U.S. to end operations against them.

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.

fromRaw Story

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

A video mock-up of Trump's presidential library featured an American flag with 56 stars, sparking criticism and speculation about its meaning.

Online Community Development

5 days ago

NBC's Garrett Haake Confronts Karoline Leavitt in Tense Briefing Room Clash: Why is Trump Threatening a Potential War Crime?'

President Trump threatened Iran with military action, raising concerns about potential war crimes against civilian infrastructure.

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.

EU data protection

EFF's Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

New laws addressing online harms are increasingly restricting fundamental rights and impacting human rights defenders globally.

Writing

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.

Marketing

fromForbes

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.

Environment

fromHigh Country News

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.

fromChalkbeat

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.

Education

Higher education

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.

#first-amendment

US news

Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded

fromConsequence

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.

Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

US news

Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded

fromConsequence

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.

Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Ex-Fox News Journo Who Said He Was Fired for Calling Out False' Jan 6 Reports

A judge dismissed Jason Donner's lawsuit against Fox News for alleged retaliation over his refusal to report false information regarding the 2020 election.

World news

CNN journalists were detained in what Israel called a 'serious ethical and professional failure' - Poynter

CNN crew was detained and assaulted by Israeli military while reporting on violence against Palestinians.

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.

fromFuturism

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.

fromFuturism

Intellectual property law

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.

more#ai-in-journalism

fromBloomberglaw

Online Wiretap Claims to Get Fresh Eye in 1st Cir. Privacy Clash

The First Circuit will clarify the Wiretap Act's applicability to online privacy claims against healthcare and financial sectors.

Privacy professionals

fromThe Verge

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.

fromAdvocate.com

Popular creator The Woke Ginger sues Missouri nonprofit for firing him over political posts

A former executive alleges wrongful termination for expressing political views on social media, claiming violation of state law by his employer.

fromNieman Lab

Amid internal uncertainty, the VTDigger's new union contract guarantees journalists' input on AI use

VTDigger Guild ratified a new contract ensuring salary increases, more paid time off, and provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.

#trump-administration

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.

more#trump-administration

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.

fromFast Company

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.

fromBloomberglaw

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.

fromNieman Lab

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.

fromAdvocate.com

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly limiting press freedom in the United States.

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.

Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

A federal judge blocked Trump's Pentagon policy limiting journalists' access, ruling it violates constitutional rights to free speech and due process.

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly limiting press freedom in the United States.

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.

Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

A federal judge blocked Trump's Pentagon policy limiting journalists' access, ruling it violates constitutional rights to free speech and due process.

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.

Nonprofit news outlets had a strong traffic month in January

Colorado Sun's traffic surged 53% in January due to engaging local stories and events.

#fcc

US politics

Ted Cruz Pens Scathing Letter to Trump FCC Chief For Greenlighting Unprecedented Media Merger

fromTruthout

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.

US politics

Ted Cruz Pens Scathing Letter to Trump FCC Chief For Greenlighting Unprecedented Media Merger

fromTruthout

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.

US: Pentagon tightens press restrictions despite ruling

The Pentagon has imposed new restrictions on journalists following a court ruling against its previous press access changes.

fromAxios

Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.

Media industry

New York Times Reporters Set to Regain Pentagon Access After Court Ruling: Report

US judge blocks Pentagon's press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists with security risks for unauthorized information requests, citing free speech violations.

US: Pentagon tightens press restrictions despite ruling

The Pentagon has imposed new restrictions on journalists following a court ruling against its previous press access changes.

fromAxios

Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.

Media industry

New York Times Reporters Set to Regain Pentagon Access After Court Ruling: Report

US judge blocks Pentagon's press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists with security risks for unauthorized information requests, citing free speech violations.

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.

Film

fromPsychology Today

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.

The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment

The U.S. press faces threats and manipulation under an authoritarian administration, impacting media ownership and freedom.

fromemptywheel

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.

Information security

fromDataBreaches.Net

Reminder: Survey on threats experienced by journalists and security researchers - DataBreaches.Net

Security researchers and journalists are asked to complete and share a survey on legal and violent threats they have experienced; responses accepted until January 28.

fromTruthout

Free Press Advocates Decry FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter's Home

"It's hard to interpret this as anything other than an attempt to squash the freedom of the press," one critic said.

US politics

fromEmptywheel

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

Emptywheel provides independent, deeply analytic investigative journalism led by Marcy Wheeler, requiring reader support to sustain its oversight, consistency, and staff.

#fbi-search

Media industry

Deeply Concerning': Top WaPo Editor Rips Extraordinary, Aggressive' Search of Reporter's Home

US politics

TALK TO YOUR EDITORIAL BOARD': WaPo Readers Lambast Pathetically Late' Response to DOJ Seizing Its Reporter's Electronics

Media industry

Deeply Concerning': Top WaPo Editor Rips Extraordinary, Aggressive' Search of Reporter's Home

US politics

TALK TO YOUR EDITORIAL BOARD': WaPo Readers Lambast Pathetically Late' Response to DOJ Seizing Its Reporter's Electronics

Which Lives Are Worthy Of The Media's Protection? | Defector

The United States invaded Venezuela, abducted President Nicolás Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve, and imposed restrictive Pentagon rules limiting reporters' access and reporting.

fromEsquire