What do we want? — For the #Senate to pass the #PRESS Act.
When do we want it? — Before Jan 3rd 2025 (end of #Congress ).
Why do we want it? — Because for a journalist to be independent they require confidentiality and integrity for both their sources and daily communication.
Why is it even more urgent? — https://archive.is/FYGpZ
FAQ: https://freedom.press/issues/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-press-act/
PRESS Act itself: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4250/text
ACT NOW: https://act.eff.org/action/tell-congress-to-pass-the-press-act-now
#journalism #pressfreedom #usa #uspol
When do we want it? — Before Jan 3rd 2025 (end of #Congress ).
Why do we want it? — Because for a journalist to be independent they require confidentiality and integrity for both their sources and daily communication.
Why is it even more urgent? — https://archive.is/FYGpZ
FAQ: https://freedom.press/issues/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-press-act/
PRESS Act itself: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4250/text
ACT NOW: https://act.eff.org/action/tell-congress-to-pass-the-press-act-now
#journalism #pressfreedom #usa #uspol
Tell Congress To Pass the PRESS Act Now
The Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying (PRESS) Act is a long overdue federal shield law that provides protections to journalists against government surveillance and forced disclosure of confidential sources.act.eff.org