World Press Freedom Day: What independent journalism actually does
Every year, World Press Freedom Day (May 3) gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the role journalism plays in our lives and in our democracy. This year’s […]
Lessons learned on press restrictions from my home country
I couldn’t help but think about my former country’s experience when House Speaker David Gowan revoked reporters’ access to the chamber’s floor, a privilege journalists have enjoyed for at least four decades.
This new background check policy is only the latest retaliation from Gowan’s House
The actions of the House since January serve as strong evidence that this sweeping policy has less to do with security than it does with retribution against a reporter who dared to investigate the most powerful person in the chamber.
Don’t chain Arizona’s watchdogs
Like any good joke, timing is everything. House Speaker David Gowan demonstrated peculiar timing this week.









