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world3 months ago•5 min saved

US News Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Access Rules

Over 30 major news outlets, including Reuters and The New York Times, have refused to accept a new Pentagon press access policy that could restrict journalists' ability to report on sensitive military information, citing concerns over press freedoms and transparency. The policy requires acknowledgment of restrictions and could lead to revoking press badges for seeking unapproved information, prompting a standoff ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

via Reuters|

#freedom-of-press #media-organizations #new-policy

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Media Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Access Rules

The Pentagon has introduced a controversial press policy that requires reporters to sign a 21-page agreement, threatening to criminalize basic reporting and violating First Amendment rights, leading to widespread rejection from major news outlets and raising concerns about transparency and press freedom.

via Los Angeles Times|

#freedom-of-press #media-revolt #military-transparency

defense3 months ago•3 min saved

Pentagon's New Press Restrictions Spark Criticism and Concerns

The Pentagon has implemented new media restrictions requiring reporters to sign agreements that could limit their access and ability to report freely, sparking criticism from the Pentagon press corps and concerns over free press rights. Negotiations over these rules have reached an impasse, with the press association warning that the policies could intimidate journalists and restrict their reporting, while the Pentagon claims it is acting within its rights to regulate access.

via CBS News|

#defense #freedom-of-press #government-transparency

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Pentagon Implements New Restrictions and Pledge for Journalists

The Pentagon is implementing new policies requiring journalists to pledge not to report unauthorized information and restricting access within the facility, sparking protests from media outlets who see it as a threat to press freedom and transparency.

via Deadline|

#freedom-of-press #journalists #media-restrictions

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Media Trust Erodes as Major Outlets Cower to Political Pressure

The article discusses how Donald Trump’s influence is leading to the silencing of critical voices in American media and academia, exemplified by the departure of journalists like Eduardo Porter, the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, and universities cooperating with the Trump regime to avoid retaliation, highlighting a dangerous erosion of democracy.

via The Guardian|

#academic-cooperation #corporate-silence #freedom-of-press

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Pope Leo Advocates for Zero Tolerance and Press Freedom in Addressing Church Abuse

Pope Leo XIV publicly praised journalists, especially Peruvian investigative reporter Paola Ugaz, for their crucial role in exposing abuse scandals within the Catholic Church, emphasizing the importance of a culture of prevention, transparency, and the vital role of free media in fostering justice and accountability.

via CNN|

#clergy-abuse-scandal #freedom-of-press #journalism

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Israeli Government Sanctions Haaretz Over Critical Coverage

Israel's cabinet has sanctioned the country's oldest newspaper, Haaretz, due to its critical coverage of the war following the October 7 Hamas attacks and comments by its publisher, Amos Schocken, who called for sanctions on Israeli leaders. The sanctions include ending government advertising and canceling subscriptions for state employees. Communications Minister Shlomo Kar’i justified the move by accusing Haaretz of undermining Israel's legitimacy and supporting its enemies. Haaretz condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom and democracy, likening it to actions by authoritarian leaders.

via CNN|

#freedom-of-press #haaretz #israel

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Alleged Encounter Leaves Iranian Teen Brain Dead

An Iranian teenager, Armita Geravand, who fell into a coma after an alleged encounter with police enforcing the hijab law, is reported to be brain dead. This incident could reignite protests similar to those sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman who died in custody last year. In a related development, two journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, have been sentenced to 13 and 12 years in prison respectively for their coverage of Amini's death. The charges include collaboration with the US government and acting against national security.

via The Guardian|

#freedom-of-press #hijab-law #human-rights

world-news2 years ago

Family of Jailed Reporter Evan Gershkovich Urges U.N. for Release

The family of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Belarus, along with a U.S. official, have called for his release in a U.N. appeal. Gershkovich was arrested while covering protests in Minsk and has been held in custody since November 2020. The appeal highlights concerns over the violation of press freedom and calls for his immediate release.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#evan-gershkovich #freedom-of-press #journalist

law-and-society2 years ago•1 min saved

Hong Kong journalist's legal victories signal hope for press freedom.

Hong Kong's top court overturned the conviction of journalist Bao Choy, who had been accused of making false statements to access vehicle registration records for a documentary about an attack on pro-democracy protesters in 2019. The Court of Final Appeal said a "substantial and grave injustice" was done to Choy by inferring that she knowingly made false statements when accessing the vehicle registration record database. Choy said the ruling was important for investigative journalism and the constitutionally protected freedom of the press and speech.

via Reuters.com|

#court-of-final-appeal #freedom-of-press #hong-kong