#Free Press

George W. Bush reminds us why democracy needs a free press. George W. Bush made a point that’s worth pausing on: power can be addictive, and even well-meaning leaders can be changed by it. That’s why he says an independent media is essential to democracy. A free press holds power to account. It protects citizens, exposes wrongdoing, and keeps those in charge from drifting too far from the truth. Without that kind of accountability, trust turns into blind faith—and history shows where that leads. Strong leaders welcome hard questions. Strong nations make space for them. And everything starts with a press that’s free enough—and brave enough—to ask. #Politics #GeorgeWBush #FreePress #Democracy

Bro got a little stage fright 🤣🥹 But seriously… how do you know yours is true? @thefreepress @cbsnews @paramountplus #debate #athiest #catholic #freepress #deepthought

This is how you interview #trump. Lord, I miss #barbarawalters … . Repost from @maxxa_mil • She didn’t just expose him—she foreclosed on his whole persona. #barbarawalters #freepress #freespeech

It’s never been more important to stand up for press freedom in the United States. This World Press Freedom Day — and every day — the Freedom of the Press Foundation is here to defend those rights. But we need your help to fight back. We don’t take government funding; instead, we rely on supporters like you. Watch our executive director, Trevor Timm, to learn more about our work, and consider donating today: freedom.press/donate

​According to Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, more journalists have been killed by Israel than in World War II and the Vietnam War combined. ​ This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a deliberate assault on the free press. When those who expose the truth are silenced, injustice thrives. SHARE SHARE SHARE !! #PressFreedom #JournalismUnderAttack #FreePress

US Press Freedom Ranking Hits Historic Low: 64th in the World… I discuss the alarming decline in US press freedom rankings according to Reporters Without Borders’ 2026 World Press Freedom Index. We talk about how the United States dropped to 64th out of 180 countries—our lowest ranking ever and a seven-spot decline from last year. I explain how more than half the world’s countries now face difficult or very serious press freedom challenges, and I highlight a recent example of government pressure on ABC-owned stations as evidence of why these rankings matter. As a journalist working for an ABC affiliate, I emphasize how press freedom directly impacts our ability to hold power accountable on behalf of the public. #PressFreedom #FreePress #JournalismMatters #ReportersWithoutBorders #fcc

The battle is right here at home — for a free press, free speech, and free elections. #war #censorship #freepress #freespeech

Trump does not respect the free press, I breakdown how I know that. #anthonyscaramucci #donaldtrump #politics #freepress

ABC settled with the President for millions of dollars. Now CBS has settled with the President for millions of dollars. @brianstelter talks about the larger concerns over press freedom and independence. . #pressfreedom #journalism #freepress #newshour

World press freedom Index 2026 🎤…. . . #examjourney #pressfreedom #currentaffairs #index

📢 Den kinesiska regeringen bör omedelbart sätta stopp för det ökande förtrycket i Hongkong – och frige alla som fängslats enbart för att ha rapporterat nyheter.⁠ ⁠ 🗞️ För fyra år sedan tvingades den prodemokratiska tidningen Apple Daily att stänga efter polisrazzior, gripanden och frysta tillgångar.⁠ ⁠ 👤 Tidningens grundare Jimmy Lai, tillsammans med sex journalister, riskerar nu långa fängelsestraff under den strikta nationella säkerhetslagen – för sitt journalistiska arbete.⁠ ⁠ 🎥 Se hela videon för att få en tydligare bild av situationen i Hongkong.

🔴 “This is not justice, this is repression.” A well-known figure and co-founder of independent media outlets, Mzia Amaghlobeli has been unjustly held in pretrial detention since her arrest on January 12, 2025. We were present at the hearing to support the journalist in this symbolic case of the regime's now unbridled attack on press freedom and the right to information. She is facing three separate charges: criminal prosecution for “attacking a police officer” after a symbolic slap, and two administrative proceedings for “insulting and resisting the police” and for “altering the appearance of a building” after sticking a protest sticker on it. This hearing once again highlighted the lack of substance in this case. The defense pointed to serious procedural irregularities, including political statements that have no place in an ongoing trial. Find out more in the link in the bio. – 🔴 « Ce n’est pas de la justice, c’est de la répression ». Figure de renom, cofondatrice de médias indépendants, Mzia Amaghlobeli est injustement détenue en détention provisoire depuis son arrestation le 12 janvier 2025. Nous étions présente à l’audience pour soutenir la journaliste dans cette affaire symbolique de l’attaque désormais débridée du régime contre la liberté de la presse et le droit à l’information. Elle est poursuivie dans trois procédures distinctes : une poursuite pénale pour “attentat contre un policier” à la suite d’une gifle symbolique, ainsi que deux procédures administratives pour “insulte et résistance à la police” et pour “altération de l’apparence d’un bâtiment”, après avoir collé un autocollant de protestation. Cette audience a une nouvelle fois mis en évidence l’absence de fondement dans cette affaire. La défense a pointé de graves irrégularités procédurales, notamment des déclarations à caractère politique qui n’ont pas leur place dans un procès en cours. En savoir plus dans le lien en bio. #freemzia #media #journalisme #freespeech #freepress #journalists #journaliste #condemningabuses #reportersindanger #libertédelapresse #journalismisntacrime #fightfortruth #humanrights #freemedia #justicenow #picoftheday #libertedelapresse #rsf