Journalism Under Siege

Brave men and women the world over risk their lives to inform citizens and hold governments accountable. Find out more about these champions of press freedom and why accurate, ethical journalism is so important to effective democratic government.

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Free or Not Free?

Freedom House, a nonprofit organization and voice for democracy around the world, analyzes the status of press freedom in nations throughout the world. (PDF)

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In Depth

World Press Freedom Day 2009

World Press Freedom Day honors journalists and draws attention to those who are killed or imprisoned because of their work.

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Evolving Media And A Free Press

Great Moments in American Media Satire

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Brave men and women the world over risk their lives to inform citizens and hold governments accountable. Find out more about these champions of press freedom and why accurate, ethical journalism is so important to effective democratic government.

Map

Articles

In Depth

World Press Freedom Day 2009

Timelines

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