Article in Poynter by Ren LaForme, 8/21/25

Headline: “Join Poynter in keeping a close eye on press freedom”

Subhead: “Our new Press Freedom Watch project tracks federal actions that undermine America’s free press”

“A free press is a cornerstone of American democracy. It informs citizens, holds leaders to account and upholds democratic principles. But after decades of relative freedom, the U.S. press now faces a coordinated series of federal actions that is unmatched in recent decades.

“President Donald Trump and his administration have taken concrete steps since January to limit press freedom. . .”

Read the full article at:

https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2025/press-freedom-watch-trump-federal-actions/