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Federal judge: Editorial interventions by leadership at US Agency for Global Media violate First Amendment
The judge agreed in part with arguments RCFP attorneys made in a friend-of-the-court brief.
November 24, 2020
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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Reporters Committee statement on editorial ‘firewall’ removal at US Agency for Global Media
The success of USAGM broadcasters as credible news sources depends upon their editorial independence from political interference.
October 27, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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Turner v. US Agency for Global Media
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Date Filed: Oct. 22, 2020 Update: On Nov. 20, Chief Judge Beryl…
October 23, 2020
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Chris Young
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First Amendment
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Lawmakers voice concerns about politicization of Voice of America, other international broadcasters
Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defied a subpoena to appear before a House committee.
October 1, 2020
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Melissa Wasser
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First Amendment
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Aug. 2, 2020
As we transition to a new team of fellows this fall, and celebrate almost one year of publishing this newsletter,…
August 3, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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Reports of visa non-renewals at Voice of America again raise concerns over editorial independence
Efforts to interfere with the work of journalists at Voice of America, other broadcasters could trigger basic First Amendment protections.
July 15, 2020
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Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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Lawsuit highlights potential threats to independence at U.S. international broadcasters
It's essential to protect publicly funded media’s editorial independence, particularly when reporting on high-profile, politically sensitive stories.
June 26, 2020
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William Powell
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Special Analysis
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